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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,041.24, 26,277.26 and 10,657.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,041.24, 26,277.26 and 10,657.72 is: 14,707.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,041.24 : 26,277.26 = 10,657.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,041.24/26,277.26 = 10,657.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,041.24x = 26,277.26 × 10,657.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,041.24x = 280,055,679.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,055,679.45/19,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,707.85

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