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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,355.50, 26,711.13 and 10,972.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,355.50, 26,711.13 and 10,972.54 is: 15,142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,355.50 : 26,711.13 = 10,972.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,355.50/26,711.13 = 10,972.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,355.50x = 26,711.13 × 10,972.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,355.50x = 293,088,942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,088,942.37/19,355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,142.41

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