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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,346.36, 26,698.74 and 11,388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,346.36, 26,698.74 and 11,388.20 is: 15,716.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,346.36 : 26,698.74 = 11,388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,346.36/26,698.74 = 11,388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,346.36x = 26,698.74 × 11,388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,346.36x = 304,050,590.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,050,590.87/19,346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,716.17

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