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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,011.17, 26,237.67 and 11,461.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,011.17, 26,237.67 and 11,461.32 is: 15,817.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,011.17 : 26,237.67 = 11,461.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,011.17/26,237.67 = 11,461.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,011.17x = 26,237.67 × 11,461.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,011.17x = 300,718,331.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,718,331.92/19,011.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,817.98

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