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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,189.96, 26,470.74 and 11,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,189.96, 26,470.74 and 11,725 is: 16,173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,189.96 : 26,470.74 = 11,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,189.96/26,470.74 = 11,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,189.96x = 26,470.74 × 11,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,189.96x = 310,369,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,369,426.50/19,189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,173.53

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