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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.56, 26,437.14 and 11,604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.56, 26,437.14 and 11,604.60 is: 16,012.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.56 : 26,437.14 = 11,604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.56/26,437.14 = 11,604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.56x = 26,437.14 × 11,604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.56x = 306,792,434.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,792,434.84/19,159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,012.50

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