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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,550.23, 26,982.93 and 11,166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,550.23, 26,982.93 and 11,166.73 is: 15,412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,550.23 : 26,982.93 = 11,166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,550.23/26,982.93 = 11,166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,550.23x = 26,982.93 × 11,166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,550.23x = 301,311,093.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,311,093.92/19,550.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,412.15

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