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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,044.24, 26,281.04 and 10,660.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,044.24, 26,281.04 and 10,660.74 is: 14,711.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,044.24 : 26,281.04 = 10,660.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,044.24/26,281.04 = 10,660.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,044.24x = 26,281.04 × 10,660.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,044.24x = 280,175,334.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,175,334.37/19,044.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,711.81

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