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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,140.56, 26,416.05 and 11,185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,140.56, 26,416.05 and 11,185.46 is: 15,437.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,140.56 : 26,416.05 = 11,185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,140.56/26,416.05 = 11,185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,140.56x = 26,416.05 × 11,185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,140.56x = 295,475,670.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,475,670.63/19,140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,437.15

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