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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,135.92, 26,420.72 and 11,968.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,135.92, 26,420.72 and 11,968.95 is: 16,525.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,135.92 : 26,420.72 = 11,968.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,135.92/26,420.72 = 11,968.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,135.92x = 26,420.72 × 11,968.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,135.92x = 316,228,216.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,228,216.80/19,135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,525.37

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