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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,481, 26,883.78 and 11,097.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,481, 26,883.78 and 11,097.50 is: 15,314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,481 : 26,883.78 = 11,097.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,481/26,883.78 = 11,097.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,481x = 26,883.78 × 11,097.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,481x = 298,342,748.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,342,748.55/19,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,314.55

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