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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,009.21, 26,232.76 and 10,625.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,009.21, 26,232.76 and 10,625.71 is: 14,663.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,009.21 : 26,232.76 = 10,625.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,009.21/26,232.76 = 10,625.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,009.21x = 26,232.76 × 10,625.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,009.21x = 278,741,569.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,741,569.10/19,009.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,663.50

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