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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,499.76, 26,908.02 and 11,540.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,499.76, 26,908.02 and 11,540.58 is: 15,925.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,499.76 : 26,908.02 = 11,540.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,499.76/26,908.02 = 11,540.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,499.76x = 26,908.02 × 11,540.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,499.76x = 310,534,157.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,534,157.45/19,499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,925.02

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