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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,236.99, 26,544.42 and 11,684.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,236.99, 26,544.42 and 11,684.91 is: 16,123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,236.99 : 26,544.42 = 11,684.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,236.99/26,544.42 = 11,684.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,236.99x = 26,544.42 × 11,684.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,236.99x = 310,169,158.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,169,158.70/19,236.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,123.58

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