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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,042.16, 26,277.30 and 10,543.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,042.16, 26,277.30 and 10,543.68 is: 14,549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,042.16 : 26,277.30 = 10,543.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,042.16/26,277.30 = 10,543.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,042.16x = 26,277.30 × 10,543.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,042.16x = 277,059,442.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,059,442.46/19,042.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,549.79

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