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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,550.84, 26,982.33 and 11,167.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,550.84, 26,982.33 and 11,167.34 is: 15,412.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,550.84 : 26,982.33 = 11,167.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,550.84/26,982.33 = 11,167.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,550.84x = 26,982.33 × 11,167.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,550.84x = 301,320,853.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,320,853.10/19,550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,412.17

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