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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,452, 26,848.62 and 11,073.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,452, 26,848.62 and 11,073.36 is: 15,284.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,452 : 26,848.62 = 11,073.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,452/26,848.62 = 11,073.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,452x = 26,848.62 × 11,073.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,452x = 297,304,434.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,304,434.76/19,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,284.00

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