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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,524.16, 26,938.56 and 11,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,524.16, 26,938.56 and 11,566 is: 15,958.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,524.16 : 26,938.56 = 11,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,524.16/26,938.56 = 11,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,524.16x = 26,938.56 × 11,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,524.16x = 311,571,384.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,571,384.96/19,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,958.25

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