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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,562.16, 26,990.88 and 11,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,562.16, 26,990.88 and 11,604 is: 16,010.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,562.16 : 26,990.88 = 11,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,562.16/26,990.88 = 11,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,562.16x = 26,990.88 × 11,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,562.16x = 313,202,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,202,171.52/19,562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,010.61

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