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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,275.36, 26,601 and 11,720.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,275.36, 26,601 and 11,720.46 is: 16,174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,275.36 : 26,601 = 11,720.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,275.36/26,601 = 11,720.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,275.36x = 26,601 × 11,720.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,275.36x = 311,775,956.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,775,956.46/19,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,174.84

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