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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,045.82, 26,270.97 and 11,959.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,045.82, 26,270.97 and 11,959.94 is: 16,497.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,045.82 : 26,270.97 = 11,959.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,045.82/26,270.97 = 11,959.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,045.82x = 26,270.97 × 11,959.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,045.82x = 314,199,093.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,199,093.59/19,045.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,497.01

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