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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,150.98, 26,428.94 and 11,598.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,150.98, 26,428.94 and 11,598.68 is: 16,006.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,150.98 : 26,428.94 = 11,598.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,150.98/26,428.94 = 11,598.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,150.98x = 26,428.94 × 11,598.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,150.98x = 306,540,627.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,540,627.66/19,150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,006.52

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