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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,189.56, 26,488.44 and 11,632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,189.56, 26,488.44 and 11,632.80 is: 16,057.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,189.56 : 26,488.44 = 11,632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,189.56/26,488.44 = 11,632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,189.56x = 26,488.44 × 11,632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,189.56x = 308,134,724.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,134,724.83/19,189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,057.41

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