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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,037.76, 26,271.22 and 10,423.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,037.76, 26,271.22 and 10,423.79 is: 14,384.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,037.76 : 26,271.22 = 10,423.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,037.76/26,271.22 = 10,423.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,037.76x = 26,271.22 × 10,423.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,037.76x = 273,845,496.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,845,496.85/19,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,384.33

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