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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,047.82, 26,273.72 and 11,961.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,047.82, 26,273.72 and 11,961.94 is: 16,499.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,047.82 : 26,273.72 = 11,961.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,047.82/26,273.72 = 11,961.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,047.82x = 26,273.72 × 11,961.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,047.82x = 314,284,662.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,284,662.22/19,047.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,499.77

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