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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,409.64, 26,777.70 and 11,944.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,409.64, 26,777.70 and 11,944.68 is: 16,478.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,409.64 : 26,777.70 = 11,944.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,409.64/26,777.70 = 11,944.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,409.64x = 26,777.70 × 11,944.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,409.64x = 319,851,057.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,851,057.64/19,409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,478.98

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