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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,436.41, 26,822.40 and 11,052.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,436.41, 26,822.40 and 11,052.91 is: 15,253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,436.41 : 26,822.40 = 11,052.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,436.41/26,822.40 = 11,052.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,436.41x = 26,822.40 × 11,052.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,436.41x = 296,465,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,465,573.18/19,436.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,253.10

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