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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,132.92, 26,416.58 and 11,965.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,132.92, 26,416.58 and 11,965.95 is: 16,521.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,132.92 : 26,416.58 = 11,965.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,132.92/26,416.58 = 11,965.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,132.92x = 26,416.58 × 11,965.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,132.92x = 316,099,415.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,099,415.62/19,132.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,521.23

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