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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,540.97, 26,966.54 and 11,473.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,540.97, 26,966.54 and 11,473.04 is: 15,832.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,540.97 : 26,966.54 = 11,473.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,540.97/26,966.54 = 11,473.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,540.97x = 26,966.54 × 11,473.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,540.97x = 309,387,999.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,387,999.88/19,540.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,832.79

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