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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,042, 26,277.96 and 10,658.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,042, 26,277.96 and 10,658.56 is: 14,708.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,042 : 26,277.96 = 10,658.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,042/26,277.96 = 10,658.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,042x = 26,277.96 × 10,658.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,042x = 280,085,213.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,085,213.34/19,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,708.81

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