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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,423.50, 26,804.46 and 11,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,423.50, 26,804.46 and 11,040 is: 15,235.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,423.50 : 26,804.46 = 11,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,423.50/26,804.46 = 11,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,423.50x = 26,804.46 × 11,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,423.50x = 295,921,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,921,238.40/19,423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,235.22

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