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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.88, 26,598.97 and 11,718.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.88, 26,598.97 and 11,718.96 is: 16,172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.88 : 26,598.97 = 11,718.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.88/26,598.97 = 11,718.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.88x = 26,598.97 × 11,718.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.88x = 311,712,114.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,712,114.45/19,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,172.78

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