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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,176.98, 26,458.04 and 11,620.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,176.98, 26,458.04 and 11,620.92 is: 16,033.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,176.98 : 26,458.04 = 11,620.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,176.98/26,458.04 = 11,620.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,176.98x = 26,458.04 × 11,620.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,176.98x = 307,466,766.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,466,766.20/19,176.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,033.12

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