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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,322.50, 26,665.05 and 10,939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,322.50, 26,665.05 and 10,939 is: 15,095.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,322.50 : 26,665.05 = 10,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,322.50/26,665.05 = 10,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,322.50x = 26,665.05 × 10,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,322.50x = 291,688,981.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,688,981.95/19,322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,095.82

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