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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.16, 26,440.51 and 11,990.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.16, 26,440.51 and 11,990.40 is: 16,549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.16 : 26,440.51 = 11,990.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.16/26,440.51 = 11,990.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.16x = 26,440.51 × 11,990.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.16x = 317,032,291.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,032,291.10/19,157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,549.02

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