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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,366.74, 26,726.85 and 10,985.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,366.74, 26,726.85 and 10,985.94 is: 15,161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,366.74 : 26,726.85 = 10,985.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,366.74/26,726.85 = 10,985.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,366.74x = 26,726.85 × 10,985.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,366.74x = 293,619,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,619,570.49/19,366.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,161.02

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