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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.32, 26,858.16 and 11,079.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.32, 26,858.16 and 11,079.36 is: 15,289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.32 : 26,858.16 = 11,079.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.32/26,858.16 = 11,079.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.32x = 26,858.16 × 11,079.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.32x = 297,571,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,571,223.58/19,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,289.61

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