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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,562.50, 26,996.25 and 11,180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,562.50, 26,996.25 and 11,180.62 is: 15,429.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,562.50 : 26,996.25 = 11,180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,562.50/26,996.25 = 11,180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,562.50x = 26,996.25 × 11,180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,562.50x = 301,834,812.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,834,812.68/19,562.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,429.26

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