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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,231.47, 26,535.42 and 11,673.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,231.47, 26,535.42 and 11,673.59 is: 16,107.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,231.47 : 26,535.42 = 11,673.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,231.47/26,535.42 = 11,673.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,231.47x = 26,535.42 × 11,673.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,231.47x = 309,763,480.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,763,480.88/19,231.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,107.11

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