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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,007.52, 26,231.76 and 10,623.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,007.52, 26,231.76 and 10,623.48 is: 14,661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,007.52 : 26,231.76 = 10,623.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,007.52/26,231.76 = 10,623.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,007.52x = 26,231.76 × 10,623.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,007.52x = 278,672,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,672,577.72/19,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,661.18

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