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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,008.94, 26,231.34 and 11,049.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,008.94, 26,231.34 and 11,049.88 is: 15,248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,008.94 : 26,231.34 = 11,049.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,008.94/26,231.34 = 11,049.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,008.94x = 26,231.34 × 11,049.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,008.94x = 289,853,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,853,159.24/19,008.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,248.25

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