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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,529.01, 26,952.71 and 11,974.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,529.01, 26,952.71 and 11,974.01 is: 16,525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,529.01 : 26,952.71 = 11,974.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,529.01/26,952.71 = 11,974.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,529.01x = 26,952.71 × 11,974.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,529.01x = 322,731,824.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,731,824.43/19,529.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,525.76

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