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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,048.79, 26,288.96 and 11,091.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,048.79, 26,288.96 and 11,091.75 is: 15,307.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,048.79 : 26,288.96 = 11,091.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,048.79/26,288.96 = 11,091.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,048.79x = 26,288.96 × 11,091.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,048.79x = 291,590,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,590,516.62/19,048.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,307.57

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