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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,144.44, 26,417.97 and 11,977.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,144.44, 26,417.97 and 11,977.56 is: 16,528.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,144.44 : 26,417.97 = 11,977.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,144.44/26,417.97 = 11,977.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,144.44x = 26,417.97 × 11,977.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,144.44x = 316,422,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,422,820.75/19,144.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,528.18

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