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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,555.70, 26,984.85 and 11,598.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,555.70, 26,984.85 and 11,598.26 is: 16,004.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,555.70 : 26,984.85 = 11,598.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,555.70/26,984.85 = 11,598.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,555.70x = 26,984.85 × 11,598.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,555.70x = 312,977,306.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,977,306.36/19,555.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,004.40

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