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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,272.22, 26,592.57 and 11,714.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,272.22, 26,592.57 and 11,714.51 is: 16,164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272.22 : 26,592.57 = 11,714.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272.22/26,592.57 = 11,714.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272.22x = 26,592.57 × 11,714.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272.22x = 311,518,993.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,518,993.67/19,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,164.15

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