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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,060.56, 26,316.40 and 11,901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,060.56, 26,316.40 and 11,901.36 is: 16,431.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,060.56 : 26,316.40 = 11,901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,060.56/26,316.40 = 11,901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,060.56x = 26,316.40 × 11,901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,060.56x = 313,200,950.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,200,950.30/19,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,431.89

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