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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,516.68, 26,926.29 and 11,017.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,516.68, 26,926.29 and 11,017.74 is: 15,200.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,516.68 : 26,926.29 = 11,017.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,516.68/26,926.29 = 11,017.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,516.68x = 26,926.29 × 11,017.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,516.68x = 296,666,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,666,862.38/19,516.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,200.68

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