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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,382.78, 26,751.72 and 11,424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,382.78, 26,751.72 and 11,424.53 is: 15,767.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,382.78 : 26,751.72 = 11,424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,382.78/26,751.72 = 11,424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,382.78x = 26,751.72 × 11,424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,382.78x = 305,625,693.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,625,693.93/19,382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,767.90

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