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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,055.76, 26,297.89 and 11,501.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,055.76, 26,297.89 and 11,501.97 is: 15,873.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,055.76 : 26,297.89 = 11,501.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,055.76/26,297.89 = 11,501.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,055.76x = 26,297.89 × 11,501.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,055.76x = 302,477,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,477,513.09/19,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,873.29

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