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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,188.96, 26,469.36 and 11,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,188.96, 26,469.36 and 11,724 is: 16,172.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,188.96 : 26,469.36 = 11,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,188.96/26,469.36 = 11,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,188.96x = 26,469.36 × 11,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,188.96x = 310,326,776.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,326,776.64/19,188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,172.15

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