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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,043.46, 26,279.91 and 10,659.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,043.46, 26,279.91 and 10,659.96 is: 14,710.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,043.46 : 26,279.91 = 10,659.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,043.46/26,279.91 = 10,659.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,043.46x = 26,279.91 × 10,659.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,043.46x = 280,142,789.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,142,789.40/19,043.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,710.71

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