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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,638.76, 27,101.48 and 11,255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,638.76, 27,101.48 and 11,255.26 is: 15,532.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,638.76 : 27,101.48 = 11,255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,638.76/27,101.48 = 11,255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,638.76x = 27,101.48 × 11,255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,638.76x = 305,034,203.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,034,203.78/19,638.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,532.25

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