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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,537.63, 26,962.48 and 11,040.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,537.63, 26,962.48 and 11,040.11 is: 15,235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,537.63 : 26,962.48 = 11,040.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,537.63/26,962.48 = 11,040.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,537.63x = 26,962.48 × 11,040.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,537.63x = 297,668,555.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,668,555.06/19,537.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,235.66

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