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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,549.89, 26,972.51 and 11,051.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,549.89, 26,972.51 and 11,051.19 is: 15,247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,549.89 : 26,972.51 = 11,051.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,549.89/26,972.51 = 11,051.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,549.89x = 26,972.51 × 11,051.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,549.89x = 298,078,277.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,078,277.53/19,549.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,247.06

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