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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,144.77, 26,413.48 and 11,588.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,144.77, 26,413.48 and 11,588.24 is: 15,987.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,144.77 : 26,413.48 = 11,588.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,144.77/26,413.48 = 11,588.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,144.77x = 26,413.48 × 11,588.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,144.77x = 306,085,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,085,745.48/19,144.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,987.96

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