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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,494.12, 26,901.28 and 10,996.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,494.12, 26,901.28 and 10,996.12 is: 15,174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,494.12 : 26,901.28 = 10,996.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,494.12/26,901.28 = 10,996.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,494.12x = 26,901.28 × 10,996.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,494.12x = 295,809,513.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,809,513.55/19,494.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,174.30

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