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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,235.68, 26,537.93 and 11,679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,235.68, 26,537.93 and 11,679.14 is: 16,112.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,235.68 : 26,537.93 = 11,679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,235.68/26,537.93 = 11,679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,235.68x = 26,537.93 × 11,679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,235.68x = 309,940,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,940,102.25/19,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,112.77

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