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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,047.96, 26,291.34 and 11,494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,047.96, 26,291.34 and 11,494.44 is: 15,865.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,047.96 : 26,291.34 = 11,494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,047.96/26,291.34 = 11,494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,047.96x = 26,291.34 × 11,494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,047.96x = 302,204,230.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,204,230.15/19,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,865.44

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