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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,152.72, 26,419.97 and 11,494.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,152.72, 26,419.97 and 11,494.03 is: 15,855.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,152.72 : 26,419.97 = 11,494.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,152.72/26,419.97 = 11,494.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,152.72x = 26,419.97 × 11,494.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,152.72x = 303,671,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,671,865.70/19,152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,855.29

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