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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,297.20, 26,623.17 and 11,741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,297.20, 26,623.17 and 11,741.12 is: 16,198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,297.20 : 26,623.17 = 11,741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,297.20/26,623.17 = 11,741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,297.20x = 26,623.17 × 11,741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,297.20x = 312,585,700.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,585,700.63/19,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,198.50

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