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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,051.74, 26,292.33 and 11,497.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,051.74, 26,292.33 and 11,497.95 is: 15,867.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,051.74 : 26,292.33 = 11,497.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,051.74/26,292.33 = 11,497.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,051.74x = 26,292.33 × 11,497.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,051.74x = 302,307,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,307,895.72/19,051.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,867.73

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