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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,544.78, 26,971.17 and 11,161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,544.78, 26,971.17 and 11,161.28 is: 15,402.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544.78 : 26,971.17 = 11,161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544.78/26,971.17 = 11,161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544.78x = 26,971.17 × 11,161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544.78x = 301,032,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,032,780.30/19,544.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,402.21

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