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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,043, 26,279.34 and 10,659.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,043, 26,279.34 and 10,659.56 is: 14,710.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,043 : 26,279.34 = 10,659.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,043/26,279.34 = 10,659.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,043x = 26,279.34 × 10,659.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,043x = 280,126,201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,126,201.49/19,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,710.19

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