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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,043.60, 26,278.92 and 10,659.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,043.60, 26,278.92 and 10,659.92 is: 14,709.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,043.60 : 26,278.92 = 10,659.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,043.60/26,278.92 = 10,659.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,043.60x = 26,278.92 × 10,659.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,043.60x = 280,131,184.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,131,184.89/19,043.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,709.99

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