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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,541.73, 26,965.99 and 11,044.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,541.73, 26,965.99 and 11,044.58 is: 15,240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,541.73 : 26,965.99 = 11,044.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,541.73/26,965.99 = 11,044.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,541.73x = 26,965.99 × 11,044.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,541.73x = 297,828,033.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,828,033.83/19,541.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,240.62

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