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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,040.64, 26,272.94 and 11,962.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,040.64, 26,272.94 and 11,962.02 is: 16,505.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,040.64 : 26,272.94 = 11,962.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,040.64/26,272.94 = 11,962.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,040.64x = 26,272.94 × 11,962.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,040.64x = 314,277,433.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,277,433.74/19,040.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,505.61

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