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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,147.97, 26,424.77 and 11,595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,147.97, 26,424.77 and 11,595.68 is: 16,002.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,147.97 : 26,424.77 = 11,595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,147.97/26,424.77 = 11,595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,147.97x = 26,424.77 × 11,595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,147.97x = 306,412,986.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,412,986.89/19,147.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,002.38

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