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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,018.40, 26,239.76 and 11,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,018.40, 26,239.76 and 11,058.72 is: 15,257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,018.40 : 26,239.76 = 11,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,018.40/26,239.76 = 11,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,018.40x = 26,239.76 × 11,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,018.40x = 290,178,158.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,178,158.71/19,018.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,257.76

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