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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,211.80, 26,511.66 and 11,759.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,211.80, 26,511.66 and 11,759.80 is: 16,228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,211.80 : 26,511.66 = 11,759.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,211.80/26,511.66 = 11,759.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,211.80x = 26,511.66 × 11,759.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,211.80x = 311,771,819.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,771,819.27/19,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,228.14

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