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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,483.56, 26,885.89 and 10,985.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,483.56, 26,885.89 and 10,985.24 is: 15,158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,483.56 : 26,885.89 = 10,985.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,483.56/26,885.89 = 10,985.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,483.56x = 26,885.89 × 10,985.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,483.56x = 295,348,035.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,348,035.21/19,483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,158.83

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