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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,144.58, 26,419.83 and 11,590.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,144.58, 26,419.83 and 11,590.82 is: 15,995.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,144.58 : 26,419.83 = 11,590.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,144.58/26,419.83 = 11,590.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,144.58x = 26,419.83 × 11,590.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,144.58x = 306,227,493.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,227,493.96/19,144.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,995.52

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