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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,274.58, 26,598.96 and 10,891.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,274.58, 26,598.96 and 10,891.08 is: 15,029.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,274.58 : 26,598.96 = 10,891.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,274.58/26,598.96 = 10,891.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,274.58x = 26,598.96 × 10,891.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,274.58x = 289,691,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,691,401.28/19,274.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,029.71

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