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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,563.68, 26,997.15 and 11,601.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,563.68, 26,997.15 and 11,601.14 is: 16,009.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,563.68 : 26,997.15 = 11,601.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,563.68/26,997.15 = 11,601.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,563.68x = 26,997.15 × 11,601.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,563.68x = 313,197,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,197,716.75/19,563.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,009.14

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