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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,294.89, 26,629.32 and 11,741.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,294.89, 26,629.32 and 11,741.99 is: 16,205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,294.89 : 26,629.32 = 11,741.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,294.89/26,629.32 = 11,741.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,294.89x = 26,629.32 × 11,741.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,294.89x = 312,681,275.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,681,275.72/19,294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,205.40

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