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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,546.23, 26,977.41 and 11,162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,546.23, 26,977.41 and 11,162.73 is: 15,406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,546.23 : 26,977.41 = 11,162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,546.23/26,977.41 = 11,162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,546.23x = 26,977.41 × 11,162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,546.23x = 301,141,543.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,141,543.93/19,546.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,406.63

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