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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,044.78, 26,273.64 and 11,486.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,044.78, 26,273.64 and 11,486.82 is: 15,846.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,044.78 : 26,273.64 = 11,486.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,044.78/26,273.64 = 11,486.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,044.78x = 26,273.64 × 11,486.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,044.78x = 301,800,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,800,573.42/19,044.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,846.89

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