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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,052.60, 26,289.44 and 11,974

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,052.60, 26,289.44 and 11,974 is: 16,522.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,052.60 : 26,289.44 = 11,974 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,052.60/26,289.44 = 11,974/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,052.60x = 26,289.44 × 11,974
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,052.60x = 314,789,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,789,754.56/19,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,522.14

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