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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,279.95, 26,597.93 and 11,308.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,279.95, 26,597.93 and 11,308.33 is: 15,600.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,279.95 : 26,597.93 = 11,308.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,279.95/26,597.93 = 11,308.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,279.95x = 26,597.93 × 11,308.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,279.95x = 300,778,169.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,778,169.76/19,279.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,600.57

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