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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,056.20, 26,297.50 and 10,989.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,056.20, 26,297.50 and 10,989.82 is: 15,165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,056.20 : 26,297.50 = 10,989.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,056.20/26,297.50 = 10,989.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,056.20x = 26,297.50 × 10,989.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,056.20x = 289,004,791.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,004,791.45/19,056.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,165.92

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