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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,450.59, 26,841.39 and 11,897.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,450.59, 26,841.39 and 11,897.01 is: 16,417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,450.59 : 26,841.39 = 11,897.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,450.59/26,841.39 = 11,897.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,450.59x = 26,841.39 × 11,897.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,450.59x = 319,332,285.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,332,285.24/19,450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,417.61

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