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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,541.79, 26,968.75 and 11,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,541.79, 26,968.75 and 11,044.28 is: 15,241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,541.79 : 26,968.75 = 11,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,541.79/26,968.75 = 11,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,541.79x = 26,968.75 × 11,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,541.79x = 297,850,466.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,850,466.06/19,541.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,241.72

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