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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,533.34, 26,955.85 and 11,579.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,533.34, 26,955.85 and 11,579.34 is: 15,979.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,533.34 : 26,955.85 = 11,579.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,533.34/26,955.85 = 11,579.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,533.34x = 26,955.85 × 11,579.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,533.34x = 312,130,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,130,952.14/19,533.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,979.39

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