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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,043.16, 26,271.41 and 11,485.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,043.16, 26,271.41 and 11,485.19 is: 15,844.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,043.16 : 26,271.41 = 11,485.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,043.16/26,271.41 = 11,485.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,043.16x = 26,271.41 × 11,485.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,043.16x = 301,731,946.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,731,946.63/19,043.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,844.64

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