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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,499.56, 26,905.44 and 11,542.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,499.56, 26,905.44 and 11,542.94 is: 15,926.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,499.56 : 26,905.44 = 11,542.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,499.56/26,905.44 = 11,542.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,499.56x = 26,905.44 × 11,542.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,499.56x = 310,567,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,567,879.59/19,499.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,926.92

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