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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,024.68, 26,266.92 and 11,857.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,024.68, 26,266.92 and 11,857.44 is: 16,371.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,024.68 : 26,266.92 = 11,857.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,024.68/26,266.92 = 11,857.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,024.68x = 26,266.92 × 11,857.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,024.68x = 311,458,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,458,427.88/19,024.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,371.28

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