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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,005.79, 26,232.15 and 11,052.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,005.79, 26,232.15 and 11,052.60 is: 15,255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,005.79 : 26,232.15 = 11,052.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,005.79/26,232.15 = 11,052.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,005.79x = 26,232.15 × 11,052.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,005.79x = 289,933,461.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,933,461.09/19,005.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,255.01

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