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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.68, 26,598.24 and 10,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.68, 26,598.24 and 10,890 is: 15,028.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.68 : 26,598.24 = 10,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.68/26,598.24 = 10,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.68x = 26,598.24 × 10,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.68x = 289,654,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,654,833.60/19,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,028.52

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