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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,332.57, 26,679.03 and 11,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,332.57, 26,679.03 and 11,271 is: 15,554.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,332.57 : 26,679.03 = 11,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,332.57/26,679.03 = 11,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,332.57x = 26,679.03 × 11,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,332.57x = 300,699,347.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,699,347.13/19,332.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,554.03

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