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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,033.58, 26,263.24 and 11,954.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,033.58, 26,263.24 and 11,954.99 is: 16,495.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,033.58 : 26,263.24 = 11,954.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,033.58/26,263.24 = 11,954.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,033.58x = 26,263.24 × 11,954.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,033.58x = 313,976,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,976,807.34/19,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,495.94

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