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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,392.83, 26,764.62 and 11,837.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,392.83, 26,764.62 and 11,837.58 is: 16,337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,392.83 : 26,764.62 = 11,837.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,392.83/26,764.62 = 11,837.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,392.83x = 26,764.62 × 11,837.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,392.83x = 316,828,330.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,828,330.42/19,392.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,337.40

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