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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,040.92, 26,276.62 and 10,657.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,040.92, 26,276.62 and 10,657.40 is: 14,707.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,040.92 : 26,276.62 = 10,657.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,040.92/26,276.62 = 10,657.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,040.92x = 26,276.62 × 10,657.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,040.92x = 280,040,449.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,040,449.99/19,040.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,707.30

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