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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,409.65, 26,783.82 and 11,859.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,409.65, 26,783.82 and 11,859.64 is: 16,365.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,409.65 : 26,783.82 = 11,859.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,409.65/26,783.82 = 11,859.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,409.65x = 26,783.82 × 11,859.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,409.65x = 317,646,396.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,646,396.07/19,409.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,365.39

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