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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,546.96, 26,974.84 and 11,479.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,546.96, 26,974.84 and 11,479.06 is: 15,841.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,546.96 : 26,974.84 = 11,479.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,546.96/26,974.84 = 11,479.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,546.96x = 26,974.84 × 11,479.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,546.96x = 309,645,806.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,645,806.85/19,546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,841.12

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