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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,546.14, 26,975.34 and 11,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,546.14, 26,975.34 and 11,049.84 is: 15,249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,546.14 : 26,975.34 = 11,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,546.14/26,975.34 = 11,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,546.14x = 26,975.34 × 11,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,546.14x = 298,073,190.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,073,190.95/19,546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,249.72

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