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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,336.08, 26,683.86 and 11,274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,336.08, 26,683.86 and 11,274.50 is: 15,558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,336.08 : 26,683.86 = 11,274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,336.08/26,683.86 = 11,274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,336.08x = 26,683.86 × 11,274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,336.08x = 300,847,179.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,847,179.57/19,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,558.85

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