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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,533.14, 26,958.42 and 11,978.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,533.14, 26,958.42 and 11,978.13 is: 16,531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,533.14 : 26,958.42 = 11,978.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,533.14/26,958.42 = 11,978.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,533.14x = 26,958.42 × 11,978.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,533.14x = 322,911,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,911,459.35/19,533.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,531.47

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