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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,050.61, 26,290.79 and 11,496.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,050.61, 26,290.79 and 11,496.81 is: 15,866.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,050.61 : 26,290.79 = 11,496.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,050.61/26,290.79 = 11,496.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,050.61x = 26,290.79 × 11,496.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,050.61x = 302,260,153.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,260,153.71/19,050.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,866.17

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