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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,431.54, 26,816.13 and 11,048.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,431.54, 26,816.13 and 11,048.58 is: 15,247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,431.54 : 26,816.13 = 11,048.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,431.54/26,816.13 = 11,048.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,431.54x = 26,816.13 × 11,048.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,431.54x = 296,280,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,280,157.60/19,431.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,247.38

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