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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,027.76, 26,260.26 and 10,961.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,027.76, 26,260.26 and 10,961.68 is: 15,128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,027.76 : 26,260.26 = 10,961.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,027.76/26,260.26 = 10,961.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,027.76x = 26,260.26 × 10,961.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,027.76x = 287,856,566.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,856,566.84/19,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,128.24

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