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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,363.68, 26,721.36 and 10,980

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,363.68, 26,721.36 and 10,980 is: 15,152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,363.68 : 26,721.36 = 10,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,363.68/26,721.36 = 10,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,363.68x = 26,721.36 × 10,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,363.68x = 293,400,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,400,532.80/19,363.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,152.11

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