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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,550.87, 26,983.94 and 11,597.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,550.87, 26,983.94 and 11,597.48 is: 16,006.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,550.87 : 26,983.94 = 11,597.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,550.87/26,983.94 = 11,597.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,550.87x = 26,983.94 × 11,597.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,550.87x = 312,945,612.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,945,612.75/19,550.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,006.74

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