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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,285.11, 26,608.59 and 11,325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,285.11, 26,608.59 and 11,325.78 is: 15,626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,285.11 : 26,608.59 = 11,325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,285.11/26,608.59 = 11,325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,285.11x = 26,608.59 × 11,325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,285.11x = 301,363,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,363,036.45/19,285.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,626.72

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