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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,008.44, 26,230.65 and 11,049.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,008.44, 26,230.65 and 11,049.38 is: 15,247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,008.44 : 26,230.65 = 11,049.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,008.44/26,230.65 = 11,049.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,008.44x = 26,230.65 × 11,049.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,008.44x = 289,832,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,832,419.50/19,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,247.56

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