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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,011.78, 26,237.12 and 10,628.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,011.78, 26,237.12 and 10,628.28 is: 14,667.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,011.78 : 26,237.12 = 10,628.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,011.78/26,237.12 = 10,628.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,011.78x = 26,237.12 × 10,628.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,011.78x = 278,855,404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,855,404.61/19,011.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,667.51

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