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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,335.58, 26,680.73 and 11,779.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,335.58, 26,680.73 and 11,779.17 is: 16,253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,335.58 : 26,680.73 = 11,779.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,335.58/26,680.73 = 11,779.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,335.58x = 26,680.73 × 11,779.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,335.58x = 314,276,911.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,276,911.78/19,335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,253.81

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