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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,062.72, 26,319.40 and 11,895.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,062.72, 26,319.40 and 11,895.44 is: 16,423.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,062.72 : 26,319.40 = 11,895.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,062.72/26,319.40 = 11,895.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,062.72x = 26,319.40 × 11,895.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,062.72x = 313,080,843.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,080,843.54/19,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,423.72

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