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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,142.78, 26,419.14 and 10,967.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,142.78, 26,419.14 and 10,967.16 is: 15,135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,142.78 : 26,419.14 = 10,967.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,142.78/26,419.14 = 10,967.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,142.78x = 26,419.14 × 10,967.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,142.78x = 289,742,935.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,742,935.44/19,142.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,135.89

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