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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,548.97, 26,977.28 and 11,050.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,548.97, 26,977.28 and 11,050.79 is: 15,249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,548.97 : 26,977.28 = 11,050.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,548.97/26,977.28 = 11,050.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,548.97x = 26,977.28 × 11,050.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,548.97x = 298,120,256.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,120,256.05/19,548.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,249.92

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