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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,040.22, 26,273.83 and 10,542.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,040.22, 26,273.83 and 10,542.81 is: 14,548.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,040.22 : 26,273.83 = 10,542.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,040.22/26,273.83 = 10,542.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,040.22x = 26,273.83 × 10,542.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,040.22x = 276,999,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,999,997.66/19,040.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,548.15

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