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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,154.88, 26,427.87 and 11,605.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,154.88, 26,427.87 and 11,605.68 is: 16,012.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,154.88 : 26,427.87 = 11,605.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,154.88/26,427.87 = 11,605.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,154.88x = 26,427.87 × 11,605.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,154.88x = 306,713,402.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,713,402.30/19,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,012.29

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