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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,525.20, 26,948.42 and 11,141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,525.20, 26,948.42 and 11,141.72 is: 15,377.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,525.20 : 26,948.42 = 11,141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,525.20/26,948.42 = 11,141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,525.20x = 26,948.42 × 11,141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,525.20x = 300,251,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,251,750.08/19,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,377.65

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