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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,408.32, 26,775.36 and 11,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,408.32, 26,775.36 and 11,952 is: 16,488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,408.32 : 26,775.36 = 11,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,408.32/26,775.36 = 11,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,408.32x = 26,775.36 × 11,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,408.32x = 320,019,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,019,102.72/19,408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,488.76

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