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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.50, 26,982.72 and 11,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.50, 26,982.72 and 11,169 is: 15,413.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.50 : 26,982.72 = 11,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.50/26,982.72 = 11,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.50x = 26,982.72 × 11,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.50x = 301,369,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,369,999.68/19,552.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,413.37

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