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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.64, 26,442.90 and 11,606.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.64, 26,442.90 and 11,606.28 is: 16,019.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.64 : 26,442.90 = 11,606.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.64/26,442.90 = 11,606.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.64x = 26,442.90 × 11,606.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.64x = 306,903,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,903,701.41/19,157.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,019.91

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