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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,027.58, 26,268.61 and 11,475.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,027.58, 26,268.61 and 11,475.81 is: 15,842.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,027.58 : 26,268.61 = 11,475.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,027.58/26,268.61 = 11,475.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,027.58x = 26,268.61 × 11,475.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,027.58x = 301,453,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,453,570.15/19,027.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,842.98

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