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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.98, 26,979.40 and 11,592.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.98, 26,979.40 and 11,592.30 is: 15,995.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.98 : 26,979.40 = 11,592.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.98/26,979.40 = 11,592.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.98x = 26,979.40 × 11,592.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.98x = 312,753,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,753,298.62/19,552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,995.17

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