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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,001.82, 26,222.47 and 10,618.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,001.82, 26,222.47 and 10,618.32 is: 14,653.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,001.82 : 26,222.47 = 10,618.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,001.82/26,222.47 = 10,618.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,001.82x = 26,222.47 × 10,618.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,001.82x = 278,438,577.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,438,577.65/19,001.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,653.26

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