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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,494.76, 26,901.74 and 10,996.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,494.76, 26,901.74 and 10,996.64 is: 15,174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,494.76 : 26,901.74 = 10,996.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,494.76/26,901.74 = 10,996.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,494.76x = 26,901.74 × 10,996.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,494.76x = 295,828,750.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,828,750.15/19,494.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,174.78

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