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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,381.95, 26,752.86 and 11,426.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,381.95, 26,752.86 and 11,426.76 is: 15,772.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,381.95 : 26,752.86 = 11,426.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,381.95/26,752.86 = 11,426.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,381.95x = 26,752.86 × 11,426.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,381.95x = 305,698,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,698,510.53/19,381.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,772.33

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