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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,480.53, 26,876.81 and 11,918.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,480.53, 26,876.81 and 11,918.98 is: 16,444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,480.53 : 26,876.81 = 11,918.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,480.53/26,876.81 = 11,918.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,480.53x = 26,876.81 × 11,918.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,480.53x = 320,344,157.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,344,157.20/19,480.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,444.32

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