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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,465.50, 26,862.66 and 11,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,465.50, 26,862.66 and 11,082 is: 15,293.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,465.50 : 26,862.66 = 11,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,465.50/26,862.66 = 11,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,465.50x = 26,862.66 × 11,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,465.50x = 297,691,998.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,691,998.12/19,465.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,293.31

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