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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,009.82, 26,233.47 and 10,626.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,009.82, 26,233.47 and 10,626.32 is: 14,664.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,009.82 : 26,233.47 = 10,626.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,009.82/26,233.47 = 10,626.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,009.82x = 26,233.47 × 10,626.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,009.82x = 278,765,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,765,312.51/19,009.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,664.28

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