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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,466.52, 26,863.83 and 11,512.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,466.52, 26,863.83 and 11,512.68 is: 15,887.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,466.52 : 26,863.83 = 11,512.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,466.52/26,863.83 = 11,512.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,466.52x = 26,863.83 × 11,512.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,466.52x = 309,274,678.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,274,678.36/19,466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,887.52

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