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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,373.68, 26,748.12 and 11,926

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,373.68, 26,748.12 and 11,926 is: 16,465.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,373.68 : 26,748.12 = 11,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,373.68/26,748.12 = 11,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,373.68x = 26,748.12 × 11,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,373.68x = 318,998,079.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,998,079.12/19,373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,465.54

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