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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,028.52, 26,243.22 and 11,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,028.52, 26,243.22 and 11,473.20 is: 15,823.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,028.52 : 26,243.22 = 11,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,028.52/26,243.22 = 11,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,028.52x = 26,243.22 × 11,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,028.52x = 301,093,711.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,093,711.70/19,028.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,823.29

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