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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,472, 26,871.36 and 11,089.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,472, 26,871.36 and 11,089.28 is: 15,303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,472 : 26,871.36 = 11,089.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,472/26,871.36 = 11,089.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,472x = 26,871.36 × 11,089.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,472x = 297,984,035.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,984,035.02/19,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,303.21

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