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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,033.04, 26,266.98 and 11,481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,033.04, 26,266.98 and 11,481.21 is: 15,844.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,033.04 : 26,266.98 = 11,481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,033.04/26,266.98 = 11,481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,033.04x = 26,266.98 × 11,481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,033.04x = 301,576,756.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,576,756.50/19,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,844.91

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