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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,368.80, 26,723.76 and 10,985.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,368.80, 26,723.76 and 10,985.12 is: 15,156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,368.80 : 26,723.76 = 10,985.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,368.80/26,723.76 = 10,985.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,368.80x = 26,723.76 × 10,985.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,368.80x = 293,563,710.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,563,710.45/19,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.53

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