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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,259.67, 26,586.54 and 11,708.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,259.67, 26,586.54 and 11,708.42 is: 16,162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,259.67 : 26,586.54 = 11,708.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,259.67/26,586.54 = 11,708.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,259.67x = 26,586.54 × 11,708.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,259.67x = 311,286,218.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,286,218.43/19,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,162.59

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