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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,561.48, 26,994.12 and 11,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,561.48, 26,994.12 and 11,599 is: 16,006.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,561.48 : 26,994.12 = 11,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,561.48/26,994.12 = 11,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,561.48x = 26,994.12 × 11,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,561.48x = 313,104,797.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,104,797.88/19,561.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,006.19

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