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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,274.47, 26,595.68 and 11,716.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,274.47, 26,595.68 and 11,716.76 is: 16,167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,274.47 : 26,595.68 = 11,716.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,274.47/26,595.68 = 11,716.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,274.47x = 26,595.68 × 11,716.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,274.47x = 311,615,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,615,207.50/19,274.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,167.25

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