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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,059.72, 26,302.05 and 11,998.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,059.72, 26,302.05 and 11,998.14 is: 16,557.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,059.72 : 26,302.05 = 11,998.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,059.72/26,302.05 = 11,998.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,059.72x = 26,302.05 × 11,998.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,059.72x = 315,575,678.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,575,678.19/19,059.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,557.20

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