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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,237.30, 26,542.97 and 11,683.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,237.30, 26,542.97 and 11,683.42 is: 16,120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,237.30 : 26,542.97 = 11,683.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,237.30/26,542.97 = 11,683.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,237.30x = 26,542.97 × 11,683.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,237.30x = 310,112,608.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,112,608.14/19,237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,120.38

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