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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,053.60, 26,294.92 and 11,499.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,053.60, 26,294.92 and 11,499.81 is: 15,870.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,053.60 : 26,294.92 = 11,499.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,053.60/26,294.92 = 11,499.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,053.60x = 26,294.92 × 11,499.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,053.60x = 302,386,583.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,386,583.97/19,053.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,870.31

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