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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,340.89, 26,696.51 and 10,962.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,340.89, 26,696.51 and 10,962.97 is: 15,132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,340.89 : 26,696.51 = 10,962.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,340.89/26,696.51 = 10,962.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,340.89x = 26,696.51 × 10,962.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,340.89x = 292,672,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,672,983.42/19,340.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,132.34

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