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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,052.62, 26,290.12 and 10,986.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,052.62, 26,290.12 and 10,986.57 is: 15,160.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,052.62 : 26,290.12 = 10,986.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,052.62/26,290.12 = 10,986.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,052.62x = 26,290.12 × 10,986.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,052.62x = 288,838,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,838,236.82/19,052.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,160.03

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