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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,026.62, 26,257.75 and 10,961.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,026.62, 26,257.75 and 10,961.52 is: 15,127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,026.62 : 26,257.75 = 10,961.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,026.62/26,257.75 = 10,961.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,026.62x = 26,257.75 × 10,961.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,026.62x = 287,824,824.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,824,824.38/19,026.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,127.48

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