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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,254.60, 26,573.22 and 11,699.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,254.60, 26,573.22 and 11,699.28 is: 16,146.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,254.60 : 26,573.22 = 11,699.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,254.60/26,573.22 = 11,699.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,254.60x = 26,573.22 × 11,699.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,254.60x = 310,887,541.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,887,541.28/19,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,146.14

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