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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,050.16, 26,282.64 and 11,977.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,050.16, 26,282.64 and 11,977.12 is: 16,524.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,050.16 : 26,282.64 = 11,977.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,050.16/26,282.64 = 11,977.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,050.16x = 26,282.64 × 11,977.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,050.16x = 314,790,333.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,790,333.20/19,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,524.29

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