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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,043.74, 26,280.72 and 10,660.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,043.74, 26,280.72 and 10,660.22 is: 14,711.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,043.74 : 26,280.72 = 10,660.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,043.74/26,280.72 = 10,660.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,043.74x = 26,280.72 × 10,660.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,043.74x = 280,158,256.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,158,256.96/19,043.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,711.30

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