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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,004.87, 26,228.34 and 11,046.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,004.87, 26,228.34 and 11,046.59 is: 15,245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,004.87 : 26,228.34 = 11,046.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,004.87/26,228.34 = 11,046.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,004.87x = 26,228.34 × 11,046.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,004.87x = 289,733,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,733,685.58/19,004.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,245.23

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