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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,436.40, 26,825.13 and 11,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,436.40, 26,825.13 and 11,887.20 is: 16,406.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,436.40 : 26,825.13 = 11,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,436.40/26,825.13 = 11,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,436.40x = 26,825.13 × 11,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,436.40x = 318,875,685.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,875,685.34/19,436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,406.11

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