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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,438.78, 26,824.92 and 10,941.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,438.78, 26,824.92 and 10,941.34 is: 15,098.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,438.78 : 26,824.92 = 10,941.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,438.78/26,824.92 = 10,941.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,438.78x = 26,824.92 × 10,941.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,438.78x = 293,500,570.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,500,570.19/19,438.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,098.71

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