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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,021.78, 26,249.89 and 10,524.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,021.78, 26,249.89 and 10,524.53 is: 14,523.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,021.78 : 26,249.89 = 10,524.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,021.78/26,249.89 = 10,524.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,021.78x = 26,249.89 × 10,524.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,021.78x = 276,267,623.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,267,623.55/19,021.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,523.75

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