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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,555.20, 26,982 and 11,599.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,555.20, 26,982 and 11,599.98 is: 16,005.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,555.20 : 26,982 = 11,599.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,555.20/26,982 = 11,599.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,555.20x = 26,982 × 11,599.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,555.20x = 312,990,660.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,990,660.36/19,555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,005.50

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