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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,272.09, 26,597.46 and 11,718.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,272.09, 26,597.46 and 11,718.97 is: 16,173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272.09 : 26,597.46 = 11,718.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272.09/26,597.46 = 11,718.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272.09x = 26,597.46 × 11,718.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272.09x = 311,694,769.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,694,769.32/19,272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,173.38

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