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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,545.02, 26,972.43 and 11,161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,545.02, 26,972.43 and 11,161.52 is: 15,403.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,545.02 : 26,972.43 = 11,161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,545.02/26,972.43 = 11,161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,545.02x = 26,972.43 × 11,161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,545.02x = 301,053,316.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,053,316.89/19,545.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,403.07

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