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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,268.36, 26,593.38 and 11,717.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,268.36, 26,593.38 and 11,717.06 is: 16,171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,268.36 : 26,593.38 = 11,717.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,268.36/26,593.38 = 11,717.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,268.36x = 26,593.38 × 11,717.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,268.36x = 311,596,229.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,596,229.06/19,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,171.39

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