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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,536.83, 26,961.05 and 11,577.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,536.83, 26,961.05 and 11,577.53 is: 15,977.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,536.83 : 26,961.05 = 11,577.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,536.83/26,961.05 = 11,577.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,536.83x = 26,961.05 × 11,577.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,536.83x = 312,142,461.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,142,461.55/19,536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,977.13

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