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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,488.72, 26,901.60 and 11,533.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,488.72, 26,901.60 and 11,533.68 is: 15,920.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,488.72 : 26,901.60 = 11,533.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,488.72/26,901.60 = 11,533.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,488.72x = 26,901.60 × 11,533.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,488.72x = 310,274,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,274,445.89/19,488.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,920.72

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