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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,480.08, 26,882.13 and 10,982.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,480.08, 26,882.13 and 10,982.10 is: 15,155.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,480.08 : 26,882.13 = 10,982.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,480.08/26,882.13 = 10,982.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,480.08x = 26,882.13 × 10,982.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,480.08x = 295,222,239.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,222,239.87/19,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,155.08

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