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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,042.04, 26,280.92 and 11,873.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,042.04, 26,280.92 and 11,873.12 is: 16,386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,042.04 : 26,280.92 = 11,873.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,042.04/26,280.92 = 11,873.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,042.04x = 26,280.92 × 11,873.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,042.04x = 312,036,516.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,036,516.87/19,042.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,386.72

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