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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,356.96, 26,711.68 and 10,972.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,356.96, 26,711.68 and 10,972.48 is: 15,141.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,356.96 : 26,711.68 = 10,972.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,356.96/26,711.68 = 10,972.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,356.96x = 26,711.68 × 10,972.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,356.96x = 293,093,374.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,093,374.57/19,356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,141.50

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