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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,024.52, 26,237.73 and 11,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,024.52, 26,237.73 and 11,469.20 is: 15,817.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,024.52 : 26,237.73 = 11,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,024.52/26,237.73 = 11,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,024.52x = 26,237.73 × 11,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,024.52x = 300,925,772.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,925,772.92/19,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,817.79

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