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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,886, 27,441.70 and 11,926.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,886, 27,441.70 and 11,926.68 is: 16,458.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,886 : 27,441.70 = 11,926.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,886/27,441.70 = 11,926.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,886x = 27,441.70 × 11,926.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,886x = 327,288,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,288,374.56/19,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,458.23

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