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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.22, 26,552.41 and 11,689.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.22, 26,552.41 and 11,689.86 is: 16,127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.22 : 26,552.41 = 11,689.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.22/26,552.41 = 11,689.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.22x = 26,552.41 × 11,689.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.22x = 310,393,955.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,393,955.56/19,246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,127.53

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