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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,308.96, 26,634.96 and 11,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,308.96, 26,634.96 and 11,844 is: 16,337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,308.96 : 26,634.96 = 11,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,308.96/26,634.96 = 11,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,308.96x = 26,634.96 × 11,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,308.96x = 315,464,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,464,466.24/19,308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,337.72

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