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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,528.68, 26,942.82 and 11,029.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,528.68, 26,942.82 and 11,029.74 is: 15,217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,528.68 : 26,942.82 = 11,029.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,528.68/26,942.82 = 11,029.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,528.68x = 26,942.82 × 11,029.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,528.68x = 297,172,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,172,299.47/19,528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,217.22

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