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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,023.96, 26,251.98 and 10,525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,023.96, 26,251.98 and 10,525.60 is: 14,524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,023.96 : 26,251.98 = 10,525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,023.96/26,251.98 = 10,525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,023.96x = 26,251.98 × 10,525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,023.96x = 276,317,840.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,317,840.69/19,023.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,524.73

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