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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,338.21, 26,684.35 and 11,781.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,338.21, 26,684.35 and 11,781.80 is: 16,257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,338.21 : 26,684.35 = 11,781.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,338.21/26,684.35 = 11,781.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,338.21x = 26,684.35 × 11,781.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,338.21x = 314,389,712.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,389,712.09/19,338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,257.43

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