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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,051.67, 26,292.25 and 11,497.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,051.67, 26,292.25 and 11,497.88 is: 15,867.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,051.67 : 26,292.25 = 11,497.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,051.67/26,292.25 = 11,497.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,051.67x = 26,292.25 × 11,497.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,051.67x = 302,305,135.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,305,135.43/19,051.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,867.64

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