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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,047.83, 26,285.09 and 10,549.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,047.83, 26,285.09 and 10,549.38 is: 14,557.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,047.83 : 26,285.09 = 10,549.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,047.83/26,285.09 = 10,549.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,047.83x = 26,285.09 × 10,549.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,047.83x = 277,291,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,291,429.12/19,047.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,557.64

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