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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,477.71, 26,872.93 and 11,916.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,477.71, 26,872.93 and 11,916.16 is: 16,440.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,477.71 : 26,872.93 = 11,916.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,477.71/26,872.93 = 11,916.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,477.71x = 26,872.93 × 11,916.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,477.71x = 320,222,172.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,222,172.53/19,477.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,440.44

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