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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,003.50, 26,224.83 and 10,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,003.50, 26,224.83 and 10,620 is: 14,655.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,003.50 : 26,224.83 = 10,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,003.50/26,224.83 = 10,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,003.50x = 26,224.83 × 10,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,003.50x = 278,507,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,507,694.60/19,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,655.60

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