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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,483.38, 26,887.07 and 10,985.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,483.38, 26,887.07 and 10,985.52 is: 15,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,483.38 : 26,887.07 = 10,985.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,483.38/26,887.07 = 10,985.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,483.38x = 26,887.07 × 10,985.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,483.38x = 295,368,350.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,368,350.54/19,483.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,160.02

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