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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,052.64, 26,285.04 and 11,496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,052.64, 26,285.04 and 11,496.96 is: 15,861.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,052.64 : 26,285.04 = 11,496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,052.64/26,285.04 = 11,496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,052.64x = 26,285.04 × 11,496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,052.64x = 302,198,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,198,053.48/19,052.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,861.22

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