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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,272.12, 26,596.54 and 11,717.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,272.12, 26,596.54 and 11,717.22 is: 16,170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272.12 : 26,596.54 = 11,717.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272.12/26,596.54 = 11,717.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272.12x = 26,596.54 × 11,717.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272.12x = 311,637,510.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,637,510.42/19,272.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,170.38

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