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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,049.51, 26,301.33 and 11,882.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,049.51, 26,301.33 and 11,882.24 is: 16,405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,049.51 : 26,301.33 = 11,882.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,049.51/26,301.33 = 11,882.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,049.51x = 26,301.33 × 11,882.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,049.51x = 312,518,715.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,518,715.38/19,049.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,405.60

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