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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,047.30, 26,287.62 and 11,497.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,047.30, 26,287.62 and 11,497.95 is: 15,868.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,047.30 : 26,287.62 = 11,497.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,047.30/26,287.62 = 11,497.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,047.30x = 26,287.62 × 11,497.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,047.30x = 302,253,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,253,740.38/19,047.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,868.59

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