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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,549.72, 26,977.95 and 11,587.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,549.72, 26,977.95 and 11,587.23 is: 15,989.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,549.72 : 26,977.95 = 11,587.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,549.72/26,977.95 = 11,587.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,549.72x = 26,977.95 × 11,587.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,549.72x = 312,599,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,599,711.58/19,549.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,989.98

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