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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,270.72, 26,596.65 and 11,719.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,270.72, 26,596.65 and 11,719.45 is: 16,174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,270.72 : 26,596.65 = 11,719.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,270.72/26,596.65 = 11,719.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,270.72x = 26,596.65 × 11,719.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,270.72x = 311,698,109.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,698,109.84/19,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,174.70

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