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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,468.63, 26,868.89 and 10,970.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,468.63, 26,868.89 and 10,970.99 is: 15,141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,468.63 : 26,868.89 = 10,970.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,468.63/26,868.89 = 10,970.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,468.63x = 26,868.89 × 10,970.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,468.63x = 294,778,437.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,778,437.62/19,468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,141.20

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