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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,534.97, 26,959.91 and 11,038.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,534.97, 26,959.91 and 11,038.64 is: 15,234.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,534.97 : 26,959.91 = 11,038.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,534.97/26,959.91 = 11,038.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,534.97x = 26,959.91 × 11,038.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,534.97x = 297,600,740.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,600,740.92/19,534.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,234.26

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