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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,143.22, 26,413.58 and 11,588.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,143.22, 26,413.58 and 11,588.08 is: 15,989.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,143.22 : 26,413.58 = 11,588.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,143.22/26,413.58 = 11,588.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,143.22x = 26,413.58 × 11,588.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,143.22x = 306,082,488.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,082,488.12/19,143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,989.08

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