Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.32, 26,428.98 and 11,701
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,157.32, 26,428.98 and 11,701 is: 16,142.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,157.32 : 26,428.98 = 11,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,157.32/26,428.98 = 11,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,157.32x = 26,428.98 × 11,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,157.32x = 309,245,494.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,245,494.98/19,157.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,142.42
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