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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,356.64, 26,712.48 and 10,972.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,356.64, 26,712.48 and 10,972.96 is: 15,142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,356.64 : 26,712.48 = 10,972.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,356.64/26,712.48 = 10,972.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,356.64x = 26,712.48 × 10,972.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,356.64x = 293,114,974.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,114,974.54/19,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,142.86

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