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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,040.08, 26,276.52 and 10,659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,040.08, 26,276.52 and 10,659.28 is: 14,710.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,040.08 : 26,276.52 = 10,659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,040.08/26,276.52 = 10,659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,040.08x = 26,276.52 × 10,659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,040.08x = 280,088,784.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,088,784.11/19,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,710.48

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