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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,046.34, 26,286.48 and 11,496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,046.34, 26,286.48 and 11,496.96 is: 15,867.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,046.34 : 26,286.48 = 11,496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,046.34/26,286.48 = 11,496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,046.34x = 26,286.48 × 11,496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,046.34x = 302,214,609.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,214,609.10/19,046.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,867.33

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