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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,524.42, 26,936.73 and 11,968.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,524.42, 26,936.73 and 11,968.02 is: 16,511.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,524.42 : 26,936.73 = 11,968.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,524.42/26,936.73 = 11,968.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,524.42x = 26,936.73 × 11,968.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,524.42x = 322,379,323.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,379,323.37/19,524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,511.60

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