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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,053, 26,293.14 and 11,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,053, 26,293.14 and 11,601 is: 16,009.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,053 : 26,293.14 = 11,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,053/26,293.14 = 11,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,053x = 26,293.14 × 11,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,053x = 305,026,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,026,717.14/19,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,009.38

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