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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,555.24, 26,985.90 and 11,057.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,555.24, 26,985.90 and 11,057.23 is: 15,258.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,555.24 : 26,985.90 = 11,057.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,555.24/26,985.90 = 11,057.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,555.24x = 26,985.90 × 11,057.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,555.24x = 298,389,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,389,303.06/19,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,258.79

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