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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,046.25, 26,283.96 and 10,662.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,046.25, 26,283.96 and 10,662.75 is: 14,714.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,046.25 : 26,283.96 = 10,662.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,046.25/26,283.96 = 10,662.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,046.25x = 26,283.96 × 10,662.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,046.25x = 280,259,294.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,259,294.49/19,046.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,714.67

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