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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,111.86, 26,379.81 and 11,158.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,111.86, 26,379.81 and 11,158.47 is: 15,401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,111.86 : 26,379.81 = 11,158.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,111.86/26,379.81 = 11,158.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,111.86x = 26,379.81 × 11,158.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,111.86x = 294,358,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,358,318.49/19,111.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.87

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