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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,059.66, 26,288.46 and 11,502.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,059.66, 26,288.46 and 11,502.68 is: 15,865.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,059.66 : 26,288.46 = 11,502.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,059.66/26,288.46 = 11,502.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,059.66x = 26,288.46 × 11,502.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,059.66x = 302,387,611.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,387,611.63/19,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,865.32

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