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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,005.71, 26,227.92 and 10,622.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,005.71, 26,227.92 and 10,622.21 is: 14,658.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,005.71 : 26,227.92 = 10,622.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,005.71/26,227.92 = 10,622.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,005.71x = 26,227.92 × 10,622.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,005.71x = 278,598,474.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,598,474.10/19,005.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,658.67

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