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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,041.96, 26,278.19 and 10,971.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,041.96, 26,278.19 and 10,971.17 is: 15,140.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,041.96 : 26,278.19 = 10,971.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,041.96/26,278.19 = 10,971.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,041.96x = 26,278.19 × 10,971.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,041.96x = 288,302,303.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,302,303.54/19,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,140.37

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