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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,042.03, 26,278.86 and 10,658.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,042.03, 26,278.86 and 10,658.53 is: 14,709.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,042.03 : 26,278.86 = 10,658.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,042.03/26,278.86 = 10,658.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,042.03x = 26,278.86 × 10,658.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,042.03x = 280,094,017.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,094,017.68/19,042.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,709.25

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