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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,001.94, 26,222.49 and 10,618.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,001.94, 26,222.49 and 10,618.44 is: 14,653.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,001.94 : 26,222.49 = 10,618.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,001.94/26,222.49 = 10,618.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,001.94x = 26,222.49 × 10,618.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,001.94x = 278,441,936.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,441,936.72/19,001.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,653.34

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