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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,002.21, 26,227.04 and 11,043.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,002.21, 26,227.04 and 11,043.96 is: 15,242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,002.21 : 26,227.04 = 11,043.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,002.21/26,227.04 = 11,043.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,002.21x = 26,227.04 × 11,043.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,002.21x = 289,650,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,650,325.46/19,002.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,242.98

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