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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,368.70, 26,729.13 and 10,872.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,368.70, 26,729.13 and 10,872.70 is: 15,004.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,368.70 : 26,729.13 = 10,872.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,368.70/26,729.13 = 10,872.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,368.70x = 26,729.13 × 10,872.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,368.70x = 290,617,811.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,617,811.75/19,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,004.51

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