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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,053.91, 26,287.82 and 11,980.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,053.91, 26,287.82 and 11,980.87 is: 16,529.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,053.91 : 26,287.82 = 11,980.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,053.91/26,287.82 = 11,980.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,053.91x = 26,287.82 × 11,980.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,053.91x = 314,950,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,950,894.10/19,053.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,529.46

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