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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,023.91, 26,263.56 and 11,472.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,023.91, 26,263.56 and 11,472.16 is: 15,837.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,023.91 : 26,263.56 = 11,472.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,023.91/26,263.56 = 11,472.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,023.91x = 26,263.56 × 11,472.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,023.91x = 301,299,650.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,299,650.70/19,023.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,837.94

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