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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,158.16, 26,441.90 and 11,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,158.16, 26,441.90 and 11,991.40 is: 16,550.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,158.16 : 26,441.90 = 11,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,158.16/26,441.90 = 11,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,158.16x = 26,441.90 × 11,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,158.16x = 317,075,399.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,075,399.66/19,158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,550.41

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