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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,340.07, 26,686.90 and 11,783.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,340.07, 26,686.90 and 11,783.65 is: 16,259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,340.07 : 26,686.90 = 11,783.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,340.07/26,686.90 = 11,783.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,340.07x = 26,686.90 × 11,783.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,340.07x = 314,469,089.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,469,089.19/19,340.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,259.98

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