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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,049.56, 26,283.74 and 11,086.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,049.56, 26,283.74 and 11,086.98 is: 15,297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,049.56 : 26,283.74 = 11,086.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,049.56/26,283.74 = 11,086.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,049.56x = 26,283.74 × 11,086.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,049.56x = 291,407,299.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,407,299.71/19,049.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,297.32

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