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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,040.54, 26,275.94 and 10,657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,040.54, 26,275.94 and 10,657.04 is: 14,706.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,040.54 : 26,275.94 = 10,657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,040.54/26,275.94 = 10,657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,040.54x = 26,275.94 × 10,657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,040.54x = 280,023,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,023,558.95/19,040.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,706.71

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