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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,436.58, 26,822.52 and 11,053.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,436.58, 26,822.52 and 11,053.08 is: 15,253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,436.58 : 26,822.52 = 11,053.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,436.58/26,822.52 = 11,053.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,436.58x = 26,822.52 × 11,053.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,436.58x = 296,471,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,471,459.36/19,436.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,253.27

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