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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,143.12, 26,411.76 and 11,179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,143.12, 26,411.76 and 11,179.92 is: 15,424.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,143.12 : 26,411.76 = 11,179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,143.12/26,411.76 = 11,179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,143.12x = 26,411.76 × 11,179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,143.12x = 295,281,363.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,281,363.86/19,143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,424.93

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