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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,535.99, 26,950.73 and 11,573.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,535.99, 26,950.73 and 11,573.69 is: 15,966.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,535.99 : 26,950.73 = 11,573.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,535.99/26,950.73 = 11,573.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,535.99x = 26,950.73 × 11,573.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,535.99x = 311,919,201.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,919,201.67/19,535.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,966.39

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