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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.36, 26,868.82 and 11,910.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.36, 26,868.82 and 11,910.60 is: 16,443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.36 : 26,868.82 = 11,910.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.36/26,868.82 = 11,910.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.36x = 26,868.82 × 11,910.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.36x = 320,023,767.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,023,767.49/19,462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,443.21

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