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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,053.68, 26,295.02 and 11,499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,053.68, 26,295.02 and 11,499.88 is: 15,870.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,053.68 : 26,295.02 = 11,499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,053.68/26,295.02 = 11,499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,053.68x = 26,295.02 × 11,499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,053.68x = 302,389,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,389,574.60/19,053.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,870.40

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