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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,046.84, 26,281.52 and 11,968.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,046.84, 26,281.52 and 11,968.25 is: 16,514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,046.84 : 26,281.52 = 11,968.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,046.84/26,281.52 = 11,968.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,046.84x = 26,281.52 × 11,968.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,046.84x = 314,543,741.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,543,741.90/19,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,514.22

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