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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,060.72, 26,316.64 and 11,893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,060.72, 26,316.64 and 11,893.44 is: 16,420.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,060.72 : 26,316.64 = 11,893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,060.72/26,316.64 = 11,893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,060.72x = 26,316.64 × 11,893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,060.72x = 312,995,378.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,995,378.84/19,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,420.96

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