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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,149.58, 26,426.73 and 11,595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,149.58, 26,426.73 and 11,595.82 is: 16,002.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,149.58 : 26,426.73 = 11,595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,149.58/26,426.73 = 11,595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,149.58x = 26,426.73 × 11,595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,149.58x = 306,439,604.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,439,604.27/19,149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,002.42

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