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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,268.76, 26,593.04 and 10,885.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,268.76, 26,593.04 and 10,885.80 is: 15,023.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,268.76 : 26,593.04 = 10,885.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,268.76/26,593.04 = 10,885.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,268.76x = 26,593.04 × 10,885.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,268.76x = 289,486,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,486,514.83/19,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,023.62

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