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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,281.12, 26,607.60 and 10,897.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,281.12, 26,607.60 and 10,897.44 is: 15,038.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,281.12 : 26,607.60 = 10,897.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,281.12/26,607.60 = 10,897.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,281.12x = 26,607.60 × 10,897.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,281.12x = 289,954,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,954,724.54/19,281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,038.27

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