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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,285.18, 26,611.38 and 10,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,285.18, 26,611.38 and 10,901.68 is: 15,043.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,285.18 : 26,611.38 = 10,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,285.18/26,611.38 = 10,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,285.18x = 26,611.38 × 10,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,285.18x = 290,108,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,108,749.12/19,285.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,043.09

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