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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,539.24, 26,966.52 and 11,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,539.24, 26,966.52 and 11,041.72 is: 15,238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,539.24 : 26,966.52 = 11,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,539.24/26,966.52 = 11,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,539.24x = 26,966.52 × 11,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,539.24x = 297,756,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,756,763.21/19,539.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.91

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