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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,256.29, 26,565.77 and 11,701.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,256.29, 26,565.77 and 11,701.42 is: 16,143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,256.29 : 26,565.77 = 11,701.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,256.29/26,565.77 = 11,701.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,256.29x = 26,565.77 × 11,701.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,256.29x = 310,857,232.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,857,232.39/19,256.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,143.15

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