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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,058.75, 26,302.05 and 11,504.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,058.75, 26,302.05 and 11,504.98 is: 15,877.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,058.75 : 26,302.05 = 11,504.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,058.75/26,302.05 = 11,504.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,058.75x = 26,302.05 × 11,504.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,058.75x = 302,604,501.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,604,501.68/19,058.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,877.46

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