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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,022.78, 26,252.34 and 10,524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,022.78, 26,252.34 and 10,524.86 is: 14,524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,022.78 : 26,252.34 = 10,524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,022.78/26,252.34 = 10,524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,022.78x = 26,252.34 × 10,524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,022.78x = 276,302,203.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,302,203.17/19,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,524.81

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