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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,460.31, 26,854.52 and 11,903.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,460.31, 26,854.52 and 11,903.82 is: 16,426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,460.31 : 26,854.52 = 11,903.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,460.31/26,854.52 = 11,903.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,460.31x = 26,854.52 × 11,903.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,460.31x = 319,671,312.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,671,312.75/19,460.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,426.84

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