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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,055.94, 26,298.12 and 11,502.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,055.94, 26,298.12 and 11,502.14 is: 15,873.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,055.94 : 26,298.12 = 11,502.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,055.94/26,298.12 = 11,502.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,055.94x = 26,298.12 × 11,502.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,055.94x = 302,484,569.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,484,569.62/19,055.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,873.51

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