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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,008.72, 26,231.52 and 10,626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,008.72, 26,231.52 and 10,626.84 is: 14,664.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,008.72 : 26,231.52 = 10,626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,008.72/26,231.52 = 10,626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,008.72x = 26,231.52 × 10,626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,008.72x = 278,758,166.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,758,166.00/19,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,664.75

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