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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,156.68, 26,435.88 and 11,704.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,156.68, 26,435.88 and 11,704.68 is: 16,152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,156.68 : 26,435.88 = 11,704.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,156.68/26,435.88 = 11,704.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,156.68x = 26,435.88 × 11,704.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,156.68x = 309,423,515.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,423,515.92/19,156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,152.25

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