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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,298.66, 26,632.80 and 11,340.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,298.66, 26,632.80 and 11,340.74 is: 15,650.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,298.66 : 26,632.80 = 11,340.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,298.66/26,632.80 = 11,340.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,298.66x = 26,632.80 × 11,340.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,298.66x = 302,035,726.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,035,726.85/19,298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,650.61

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