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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,342.08, 26,696.90 and 11,885.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,342.08, 26,696.90 and 11,885.76 is: 16,405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,342.08 : 26,696.90 = 11,885.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,342.08/26,696.90 = 11,885.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,342.08x = 26,696.90 × 11,885.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,342.08x = 317,312,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,312,946.14/19,342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,405.32

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