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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,132.63, 26,398.98 and 11,577.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,132.63, 26,398.98 and 11,577.49 is: 15,974.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,132.63 : 26,398.98 = 11,577.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,132.63/26,398.98 = 11,577.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,132.63x = 26,398.98 × 11,577.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,132.63x = 305,633,869.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,633,869.07/19,132.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,974.48

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