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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,004.94, 26,224.52 and 11,451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,004.94, 26,224.52 and 11,451.15 is: 15,801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,004.94 : 26,224.52 = 11,451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,004.94/26,224.52 = 11,451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,004.94x = 26,224.52 × 11,451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,004.94x = 300,300,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,300,854.94/19,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,801.20

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