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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,481.75, 26,884.82 and 11,098.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,481.75, 26,884.82 and 11,098.25 is: 15,315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,481.75 : 26,884.82 = 11,098.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,481.75/26,884.82 = 11,098.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,481.75x = 26,884.82 × 11,098.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,481.75x = 298,374,453.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,374,453.57/19,481.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,315.59

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