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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,027.44, 26,267.40 and 11,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,027.44, 26,267.40 and 11,957.76 is: 16,507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,027.44 : 26,267.40 = 11,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,027.44/26,267.40 = 11,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,027.44x = 26,267.40 × 11,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,027.44x = 314,099,265.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,099,265.02/19,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,507.70

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