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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,557.63, 26,989.36 and 11,061.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,557.63, 26,989.36 and 11,061.42 is: 15,264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,557.63 : 26,989.36 = 11,061.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,557.63/26,989.36 = 11,061.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,557.63x = 26,989.36 × 11,061.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,557.63x = 298,540,646.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,540,646.49/19,557.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,264.66

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