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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,032.78, 26,266.62 and 10,967.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,032.78, 26,266.62 and 10,967.74 is: 15,136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,032.78 : 26,266.62 = 10,967.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,032.78/26,266.62 = 10,967.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,032.78x = 26,266.62 × 10,967.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,032.78x = 288,085,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,085,458.84/19,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,136.28

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