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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,384.29, 26,749.58 and 11,843.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,384.29, 26,749.58 and 11,843.24 is: 16,343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,384.29 : 26,749.58 = 11,843.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,384.29/26,749.58 = 11,843.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,384.29x = 26,749.58 × 11,843.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,384.29x = 316,801,502.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,801,502.88/19,384.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,343.21

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