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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,271.56, 26,604.66 and 11,823.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,271.56, 26,604.66 and 11,823.88 is: 16,323.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,271.56 : 26,604.66 = 11,823.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,271.56/26,604.66 = 11,823.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,271.56x = 26,604.66 × 11,823.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,271.56x = 314,570,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,570,307.28/19,271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,323.03

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