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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,287.83, 26,617.32 and 11,226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,287.83, 26,617.32 and 11,226.27 is: 15,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,287.83 : 26,617.32 = 11,226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,287.83/26,617.32 = 11,226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,287.83x = 26,617.32 × 11,226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,287.83x = 298,813,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,813,221.00/19,287.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,492.32

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