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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,563.12, 26,996.76 and 11,179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,563.12, 26,996.76 and 11,179.44 is: 15,427.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,563.12 : 26,996.76 = 11,179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,563.12/26,996.76 = 11,179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,563.12x = 26,996.76 × 11,179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,563.12x = 301,808,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,808,658.61/19,563.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,427.43

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