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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,236.88, 26,546.92 and 10,853.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,236.88, 26,546.92 and 10,853.38 is: 14,977.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,236.88 : 26,546.92 = 10,853.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,236.88/26,546.92 = 10,853.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,236.88x = 26,546.92 × 10,853.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,236.88x = 288,123,810.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,123,810.59/19,236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,977.68

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