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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,047.58, 26,285.28 and 10,549.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,047.58, 26,285.28 and 10,549.77 is: 14,558.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,047.58 : 26,285.28 = 10,549.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,047.58/26,285.28 = 10,549.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,047.58x = 26,285.28 × 10,549.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,047.58x = 277,303,665.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,303,665.30/19,047.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,558.47

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