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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,011.69, 26,237.13 and 11,460.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,011.69, 26,237.13 and 11,460.42 is: 15,815.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,011.69 : 26,237.13 = 11,460.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,011.69/26,237.13 = 11,460.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,011.69x = 26,237.13 × 11,460.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,011.69x = 300,688,529.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,688,529.39/19,011.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,815.98

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