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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,147.62, 26,423.73 and 11,189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,147.62, 26,423.73 and 11,189.64 is: 15,441.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,147.62 : 26,423.73 = 11,189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,147.62/26,423.73 = 11,189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,147.62x = 26,423.73 × 11,189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,147.62x = 295,672,026.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,672,026.16/19,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,441.71

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