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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,529.20, 26,947.87 and 11,031.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,529.20, 26,947.87 and 11,031.42 is: 15,221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,529.20 : 26,947.87 = 11,031.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,529.20/26,947.87 = 11,031.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,529.20x = 26,947.87 × 11,031.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,529.20x = 297,273,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,273,272.08/19,529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,221.99

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