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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,044.73, 26,279.26 and 10,661.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,044.73, 26,279.26 and 10,661.23 is: 14,711.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,044.73 : 26,279.26 = 10,661.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,044.73/26,279.26 = 10,661.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,044.73x = 26,279.26 × 10,661.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,044.73x = 280,169,235.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,169,235.09/19,044.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,711.12

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