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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,058.22, 26,299.98 and 11,996.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,058.22, 26,299.98 and 11,996.64 is: 16,555.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,058.22 : 26,299.98 = 11,996.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,058.22/26,299.98 = 11,996.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,058.22x = 26,299.98 × 11,996.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,058.22x = 315,511,392.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,511,392.07/19,058.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,555.13

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