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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,022.78, 26,251.28 and 10,525.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,022.78, 26,251.28 and 10,525.53 is: 14,525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,022.78 : 26,251.28 = 10,525.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,022.78/26,251.28 = 10,525.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,022.78x = 26,251.28 × 10,525.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,022.78x = 276,308,582.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,308,582.55/19,022.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,525.14

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