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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,408.52, 26,786.68 and 11,859.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,408.52, 26,786.68 and 11,859.23 is: 16,367.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,408.52 : 26,786.68 = 11,859.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,408.52/26,786.68 = 11,859.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,408.52x = 26,786.68 × 11,859.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,408.52x = 317,669,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,669,436.38/19,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,367.52

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