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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,562.36, 26,966.22 and 11,994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,562.36, 26,966.22 and 11,994.68 is: 16,534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,562.36 : 26,966.22 = 11,994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,562.36/26,966.22 = 11,994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,562.36x = 26,966.22 × 11,994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,562.36x = 323,451,179.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,451,179.71/19,562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,534.36

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