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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,497.62, 26,912.13 and 11,542.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,497.62, 26,912.13 and 11,542.58 is: 15,931.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,497.62 : 26,912.13 = 11,542.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,497.62/26,912.13 = 11,542.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,497.62x = 26,912.13 × 11,542.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,497.62x = 310,635,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,635,413.50/19,497.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,931.97

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