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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,036.44, 26,279.82 and 11,966.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,036.44, 26,279.82 and 11,966.76 is: 16,520.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,036.44 : 26,279.82 = 11,966.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,036.44/26,279.82 = 11,966.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,036.44x = 26,279.82 × 11,966.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,036.44x = 314,484,298.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,484,298.78/19,036.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,520.12

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