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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,339.36, 26,688 and 10,955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,339.36, 26,688 and 10,955.68 is: 15,118.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,339.36 : 26,688 = 10,955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,339.36/26,688 = 10,955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,339.36x = 26,688 × 10,955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,339.36x = 292,385,187.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,385,187.84/19,339.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,118.66

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