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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,044.52, 26,294.42 and 11,877.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,044.52, 26,294.42 and 11,877.23 is: 16,398.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,044.52 : 26,294.42 = 11,877.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,044.52/26,294.42 = 11,877.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,044.52x = 26,294.42 × 11,877.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,044.52x = 312,304,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,304,969.49/19,044.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,398.68

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