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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,005, 26,226.42 and 10,621.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,005, 26,226.42 and 10,621.56 is: 14,657.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,005 : 26,226.42 = 10,621.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,005/26,226.42 = 10,621.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,005x = 26,226.42 × 10,621.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,005x = 278,565,493.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,565,493.62/19,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,657.48

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