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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,049.03, 26,287.86 and 11,493.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,049.03, 26,287.86 and 11,493.91 is: 15,861.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,049.03 : 26,287.86 = 11,493.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,049.03/26,287.86 = 11,493.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,049.03x = 26,287.86 × 11,493.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,049.03x = 302,150,201.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,150,201.98/19,049.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,861.71

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