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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,609.03, 27,058.89 and 11,541.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,609.03, 27,058.89 and 11,541.43 is: 15,926.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,609.03 : 27,058.89 = 11,541.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,609.03/27,058.89 = 11,541.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,609.03x = 27,058.89 × 11,541.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,609.03x = 312,298,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,298,284.81/19,609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,926.25

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