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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,491.78, 26,898.30 and 11,936.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,491.78, 26,898.30 and 11,936.91 is: 16,472.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,491.78 : 26,898.30 = 11,936.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,491.78/26,898.30 = 11,936.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,491.78x = 26,898.30 × 11,936.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,491.78x = 321,082,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,082,586.25/19,491.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,472.72

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