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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,057.25, 26,299.97 and 11,503.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,057.25, 26,299.97 and 11,503.48 is: 15,875.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,057.25 : 26,299.97 = 11,503.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,057.25/26,299.97 = 11,503.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,057.25x = 26,299.97 × 11,503.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,057.25x = 302,541,163.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,541,163.47/19,057.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,875.39

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