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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,021.92, 26,245.80 and 11,466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,021.92, 26,245.80 and 11,466.24 is: 15,820.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,021.92 : 26,245.80 = 11,466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,021.92/26,245.80 = 11,466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,021.92x = 26,245.80 × 11,466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,021.92x = 300,940,641.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,940,641.79/19,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,820.73

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