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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,174.79, 26,462.49 and 11,621.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,174.79, 26,462.49 and 11,621.85 is: 16,038.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,174.79 : 26,462.49 = 11,621.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,174.79/26,462.49 = 11,621.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,174.79x = 26,462.49 × 11,621.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,174.79x = 307,542,946.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,542,946.59/19,174.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,038.92

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