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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,338.07, 26,691.38 and 11,881.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,338.07, 26,691.38 and 11,881.75 is: 16,399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,338.07 : 26,691.38 = 11,881.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,338.07/26,691.38 = 11,881.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,338.07x = 26,691.38 × 11,881.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,338.07x = 317,140,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,140,304.32/19,338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,399.79

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