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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,470.80, 26,863.52 and 11,515.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,470.80, 26,863.52 and 11,515.76 is: 15,888.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,470.80 : 26,863.52 = 11,515.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,470.80/26,863.52 = 11,515.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,470.80x = 26,863.52 × 11,515.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,470.80x = 309,353,849.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,353,849.08/19,470.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,888.09

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