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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,396.92, 26,761.28 and 11,840.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,396.92, 26,761.28 and 11,840.52 is: 16,335.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,396.92 : 26,761.28 = 11,840.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,396.92/26,761.28 = 11,840.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,396.92x = 26,761.28 × 11,840.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,396.92x = 316,867,471.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,867,471.07/19,396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,335.97

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