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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,246.85, 26,562.96 and 11,694.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,246.85, 26,562.96 and 11,694.41 is: 16,139.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,246.85 : 26,562.96 = 11,694.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,246.85/26,562.96 = 11,694.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,246.85x = 26,562.96 × 11,694.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,246.85x = 310,638,145.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,638,145.05/19,246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,139.69

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