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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,507.23, 26,926.97 and 11,549.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,507.23, 26,926.97 and 11,549.52 is: 15,942.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,507.23 : 26,926.97 = 11,549.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,507.23/26,926.97 = 11,549.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,507.23x = 26,926.97 × 11,549.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,507.23x = 310,993,520.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,993,520.81/19,507.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,942.47

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