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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,002, 26,221.98 and 11,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,002, 26,221.98 and 11,044.16 is: 15,240.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,002 : 26,221.98 = 11,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,002/26,221.98 = 11,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,002x = 26,221.98 × 11,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,002x = 289,599,742.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,599,742.64/19,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.49

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