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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,498.32, 26,908.91 and 10,997.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,498.32, 26,908.91 and 10,997.34 is: 15,177.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,498.32 : 26,908.91 = 10,997.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,498.32/26,908.91 = 10,997.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,498.32x = 26,908.91 × 10,997.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,498.32x = 295,926,432.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,926,432.30/19,498.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,177.02

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