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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,205.08, 26,493.87 and 11,242.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,205.08, 26,493.87 and 11,242.42 is: 15,509.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,205.08 : 26,493.87 = 11,242.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,205.08/26,493.87 = 11,242.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,205.08x = 26,493.87 × 11,242.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,205.08x = 297,855,213.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,855,213.97/19,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,509.19

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