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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,561.68, 26,994.39 and 11,599.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,561.68, 26,994.39 and 11,599.14 is: 16,006.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,561.68 : 26,994.39 = 11,599.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,561.68/26,994.39 = 11,599.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,561.68x = 26,994.39 × 11,599.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,561.68x = 313,111,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,111,708.82/19,561.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,006.38

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