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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,012.83, 26,237.25 and 11,057.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,012.83, 26,237.25 and 11,057.82 is: 15,259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,012.83 : 26,237.25 = 11,057.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,012.83/26,237.25 = 11,057.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,012.83x = 26,237.25 × 11,057.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,012.83x = 290,126,787.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,126,787.80/19,012.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,259.53

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