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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,341.32, 26,695.86 and 11,885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,341.32, 26,695.86 and 11,885 is: 16,404.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,341.32 : 26,695.86 = 11,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,341.32/26,695.86 = 11,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,341.32x = 26,695.86 × 11,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,341.32x = 317,280,296.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,280,296.10/19,341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,404.27

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