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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,271.68, 26,597.36 and 10,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,271.68, 26,597.36 and 10,888 is: 15,026.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,271.68 : 26,597.36 = 10,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,271.68/26,597.36 = 10,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,271.68x = 26,597.36 × 10,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,271.68x = 289,592,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,592,055.68/19,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,026.82

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