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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246, 26,559.48 and 11,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246, 26,559.48 and 11,794 is: 16,275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246 : 26,559.48 = 11,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246/26,559.48 = 11,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246x = 26,559.48 × 11,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246x = 313,242,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,242,507.12/19,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,275.72

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