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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.64, 26,445.66 and 11,608.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.64, 26,445.66 and 11,608.28 is: 16,022.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.64 : 26,445.66 = 11,608.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.64/26,445.66 = 11,608.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.64x = 26,445.66 × 11,608.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.64x = 306,988,626.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,988,626.06/19,159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,022.67

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