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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,027.59, 26,258.33 and 11,860.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,027.59, 26,258.33 and 11,860.41 is: 16,367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,027.59 : 26,258.33 = 11,860.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,027.59/26,258.33 = 11,860.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,027.59x = 26,258.33 × 11,860.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,027.59x = 311,434,500.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,434,500.41/19,027.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,367.52

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