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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,043.48, 26,277.54 and 10,659.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,043.48, 26,277.54 and 10,659.98 is: 14,709.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,043.48 : 26,277.54 = 10,659.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,043.48/26,277.54 = 10,659.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,043.48x = 26,277.54 × 10,659.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,043.48x = 280,118,050.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,118,050.85/19,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,709.39

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