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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,036.91, 26,273.96 and 11,484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,036.91, 26,273.96 and 11,484.32 is: 15,850.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,036.91 : 26,273.96 = 11,484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,036.91/26,273.96 = 11,484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,036.91x = 26,273.96 × 11,484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,036.91x = 301,738,572.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,738,572.57/19,036.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,850.19

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