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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,266.88, 26,569.44 and 11,714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,266.88, 26,569.44 and 11,714.24 is: 16,154.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,266.88 : 26,569.44 = 11,714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,266.88/26,569.44 = 11,714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,266.88x = 26,569.44 × 11,714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,266.88x = 311,240,796.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,240,796.83/19,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,154.19

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