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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.19, 26,598.74 and 11,717.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.19, 26,598.74 and 11,717.73 is: 16,171.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.19 : 26,598.74 = 11,717.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.19/26,598.74 = 11,717.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.19x = 26,598.74 × 11,717.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.19x = 311,676,795.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,676,795.07/19,273.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,171.53

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