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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.36, 26,858.13 and 10,964.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.36, 26,858.13 and 10,964.58 is: 15,131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.36 : 26,858.13 = 10,964.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.36/26,858.13 = 10,964.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.36x = 26,858.13 × 10,964.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.36x = 294,488,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,488,142.45/19,462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,131.17

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