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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,017.38, 26,237.59 and 11,053.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,017.38, 26,237.59 and 11,053.06 is: 15,249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,017.38 : 26,237.59 = 11,053.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,017.38/26,237.59 = 11,053.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,017.38x = 26,237.59 × 11,053.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,017.38x = 290,005,563.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,005,563.30/19,017.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,249.50

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