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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,251.27, 26,568.54 and 11,695.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,251.27, 26,568.54 and 11,695.86 is: 16,141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,251.27 : 26,568.54 = 11,695.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,251.27/26,568.54 = 11,695.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,251.27x = 26,568.54 × 11,695.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,251.27x = 310,741,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,741,924.24/19,251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,141.37

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