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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,537.44, 26,961.57 and 11,153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,537.44, 26,961.57 and 11,153.94 is: 15,392.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,537.44 : 26,961.57 = 11,153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,537.44/26,961.57 = 11,153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,537.44x = 26,961.57 × 11,153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,537.44x = 300,727,734.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,727,734.09/19,537.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,392.38

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