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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,006.75, 26,230.13 and 10,623.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,006.75, 26,230.13 and 10,623.25 is: 14,660.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,006.75 : 26,230.13 = 10,623.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,006.75/26,230.13 = 10,623.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,006.75x = 26,230.13 × 10,623.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,006.75x = 278,649,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,649,175.41/19,006.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,660.54

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