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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,374.68, 26,749.50 and 11,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,374.68, 26,749.50 and 11,927 is: 16,466.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,374.68 : 26,749.50 = 11,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,374.68/26,749.50 = 11,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,374.68x = 26,749.50 × 11,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,374.68x = 319,041,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,041,286.50/19,374.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,466.92

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