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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,041.09, 26,273.58 and 11,962.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,041.09, 26,273.58 and 11,962.50 is: 16,506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,041.09 : 26,273.58 = 11,962.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,041.09/26,273.58 = 11,962.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,041.09x = 26,273.58 × 11,962.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,041.09x = 314,297,700.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,297,700.75/19,041.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,506.29

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