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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,021.17, 26,248.06 and 11,469.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,021.17, 26,248.06 and 11,469.94 is: 15,827.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,021.17 : 26,248.06 = 11,469.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,021.17/26,248.06 = 11,469.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,021.17x = 26,248.06 × 11,469.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,021.17x = 301,063,673.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,063,673.32/19,021.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,827.82

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