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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.41, 26,595.84 and 11,718.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.41, 26,595.84 and 11,718.69 is: 16,170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.41 : 26,595.84 = 11,718.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.41/26,595.84 = 11,718.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.41x = 26,595.84 × 11,718.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.41x = 311,668,514.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,668,514.97/19,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,170.91

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