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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,042.97, 26,263.00 and 11,487.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,042.97, 26,263.00 and 11,487.69 is: 15,843.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,042.97 : 26,263.00 = 11,487.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,042.97/26,263.00 = 11,487.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,042.97x = 26,263.00 × 11,487.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,042.97x = 301,701,216.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,701,216.83/19,042.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,843.18

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