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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,160.94, 26,431.26 and 11,502.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,160.94, 26,431.26 and 11,502.24 is: 15,866.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,160.94 : 26,431.26 = 11,502.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,160.94/26,431.26 = 11,502.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,160.94x = 26,431.26 × 11,502.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,160.94x = 304,018,696.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,018,696.02/19,160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,866.59

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