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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,158.62, 26,434.93 and 11,199.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,158.62, 26,434.93 and 11,199.30 is: 15,452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,158.62 : 26,434.93 = 11,199.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,158.62/26,434.93 = 11,199.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,158.62x = 26,434.93 × 11,199.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,158.62x = 296,052,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,052,711.55/19,158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,452.72

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