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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,547.78, 26,975.28 and 11,585.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,547.78, 26,975.28 and 11,585.28 is: 15,987.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,547.78 : 26,975.28 = 11,585.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,547.78/26,975.28 = 11,585.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,547.78x = 26,975.28 × 11,585.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,547.78x = 312,516,215.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,516,215.32/19,547.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,987.30

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