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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,315.32, 26,654.22 and 11,861.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,315.32, 26,654.22 and 11,861.88 is: 16,368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,315.32 : 26,654.22 = 11,861.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,315.32/26,654.22 = 11,861.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,315.32x = 26,654.22 × 11,861.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,315.32x = 316,169,159.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,169,159.13/19,315.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,368.83

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