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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,542.23, 26,966.68 and 11,045.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,542.23, 26,966.68 and 11,045.08 is: 15,241.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,542.23 : 26,966.68 = 11,045.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,542.23/26,966.68 = 11,045.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,542.23x = 26,966.68 × 11,045.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,542.23x = 297,849,137.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,849,137.93/19,542.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,241.31

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