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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,259.59, 26,581.29 and 11,708.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,259.59, 26,581.29 and 11,708.29 is: 16,159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,259.59 : 26,581.29 = 11,708.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,259.59/26,581.29 = 11,708.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,259.59x = 26,581.29 × 11,708.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,259.59x = 311,221,393.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,221,393.35/19,259.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,159.29

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