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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,040.72, 26,289.04 and 11,873.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,040.72, 26,289.04 and 11,873.44 is: 16,393.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,040.72 : 26,289.04 = 11,873.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,040.72/26,289.04 = 11,873.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,040.72x = 26,289.04 × 11,873.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,040.72x = 312,141,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,141,339.10/19,040.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,393.36

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