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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,423.09, 26,800.72 and 11,462.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,423.09, 26,800.72 and 11,462.41 is: 15,816.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,423.09 : 26,800.72 = 11,462.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,423.09/26,800.72 = 11,462.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,423.09x = 26,800.72 × 11,462.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,423.09x = 307,200,840.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,200,840.94/19,423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,816.27

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