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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,464.72, 26,861.52 and 11,081.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,464.72, 26,861.52 and 11,081.28 is: 15,292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,464.72 : 26,861.52 = 11,081.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,464.72/26,861.52 = 11,081.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,464.72x = 26,861.52 × 11,081.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,464.72x = 297,660,024.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,660,024.35/19,464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,292.28

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