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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,466.40, 26,865.72 and 11,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,466.40, 26,865.72 and 11,082 is: 15,294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,466.40 : 26,865.72 = 11,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,466.40/26,865.72 = 11,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,466.40x = 26,865.72 × 11,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,466.40x = 297,725,909.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,725,909.04/19,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,294.35

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