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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,047.65, 26,284.47 and 10,549.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,047.65, 26,284.47 and 10,549.17 is: 14,557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,047.65 : 26,284.47 = 10,549.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,047.65/26,284.47 = 10,549.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,047.65x = 26,284.47 × 10,549.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,047.65x = 277,279,342.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,279,342.39/19,047.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,557.15

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