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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,480.15, 26,883.39 and 10,982.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,480.15, 26,883.39 and 10,982.59 is: 15,156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,480.15 : 26,883.39 = 10,982.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,480.15/26,883.39 = 10,982.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,480.15x = 26,883.39 × 10,982.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,480.15x = 295,249,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,249,250.18/19,480.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.42

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