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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,275.23, 26,598.33 and 11,720.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,275.23, 26,598.33 and 11,720.52 is: 16,173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,275.23 : 26,598.33 = 11,720.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,275.23/26,598.33 = 11,720.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,275.23x = 26,598.33 × 11,720.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,275.23x = 311,746,258.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,746,258.73/19,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,173.42

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