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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,047.38, 26,281.14 and 11,494.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,047.38, 26,281.14 and 11,494.94 is: 15,860.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,047.38 : 26,281.14 = 11,494.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,047.38/26,281.14 = 11,494.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,047.38x = 26,281.14 × 11,494.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,047.38x = 302,100,127.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,100,127.43/19,047.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,860.46

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