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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,254.27, 26,572.68 and 11,698.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,254.27, 26,572.68 and 11,698.86 is: 16,145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,254.27 : 26,572.68 = 11,698.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,254.27/26,572.68 = 11,698.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,254.27x = 26,572.68 × 11,698.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,254.27x = 310,870,063.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,870,063.14/19,254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,145.51

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