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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,277.63, 26,598.27 and 11,318.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,277.63, 26,598.27 and 11,318.31 is: 15,616.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,277.63 : 26,598.27 = 11,318.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,277.63/26,598.27 = 11,318.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,277.63x = 26,598.27 × 11,318.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,277.63x = 301,047,465.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,047,465.32/19,277.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,616.42

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