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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,550.16, 26,974.32 and 11,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,550.16, 26,974.32 and 11,592 is: 15,994.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,550.16 : 26,974.32 = 11,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,550.16/26,974.32 = 11,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,550.16x = 26,974.32 × 11,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,550.16x = 312,686,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,686,317.44/19,550.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,994.05

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