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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,059.21, 26,297.96 and 11,981.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,059.21, 26,297.96 and 11,981.52 is: 16,532.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,059.21 : 26,297.96 = 11,981.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,059.21/26,297.96 = 11,981.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,059.21x = 26,297.96 × 11,981.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,059.21x = 315,089,473.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,089,473.79/19,059.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,532.14

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