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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,448.97, 26,832.93 and 11,794.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,448.97, 26,832.93 and 11,794.58 is: 16,272.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,448.97 : 26,832.93 = 11,794.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,448.97/26,832.93 = 11,794.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,448.97x = 26,832.93 × 11,794.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,448.97x = 316,483,206.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,483,206.60/19,448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,272.49

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