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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.30, 26,858.26 and 11,394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.30, 26,858.26 and 11,394.10 is: 15,724.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.30 : 26,858.26 = 11,394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.30/26,858.26 = 11,394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.30x = 26,858.26 × 11,394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.30x = 306,025,700.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,025,700.27/19,462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,724.03

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