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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,550.92, 26,981.70 and 11,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,550.92, 26,981.70 and 11,167.24 is: 15,411.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,550.92 : 26,981.70 = 11,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,550.92/26,981.70 = 11,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,550.92x = 26,981.70 × 11,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,550.92x = 301,311,119.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,311,119.51/19,550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,411.61

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