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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,546.72, 26,972.82 and 11,049.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,546.72, 26,972.82 and 11,049.52 is: 15,247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,546.72 : 26,972.82 = 11,049.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,546.72/26,972.82 = 11,049.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,546.72x = 26,972.82 × 11,049.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,546.72x = 298,036,714.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,036,714.05/19,546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,247.40

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