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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,060.72, 26,303.43 and 11,999.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,060.72, 26,303.43 and 11,999.14 is: 16,558.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,060.72 : 26,303.43 = 11,999.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,060.72/26,303.43 = 11,999.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,060.72x = 26,303.43 × 11,999.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,060.72x = 315,618,539.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,618,539.05/19,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,558.58

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