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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,043.34, 26,282.28 and 11,493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,043.34, 26,282.28 and 11,493.96 is: 15,863.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,043.34 : 26,282.28 = 11,493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,043.34/26,282.28 = 11,493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,043.34x = 26,282.28 × 11,493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,043.34x = 302,087,475.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,087,475.03/19,043.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,863.16

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