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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,376.34, 26,738.28 and 10,992.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,376.34, 26,738.28 and 10,992.84 is: 15,169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,376.34 : 26,738.28 = 10,992.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,376.34/26,738.28 = 10,992.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,376.34x = 26,738.28 × 10,992.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,376.34x = 293,929,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,929,633.92/19,376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,169.51

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