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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,048.56, 26,285.76 and 10,663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,048.56, 26,285.76 and 10,663.44 is: 14,714.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,048.56 : 26,285.76 = 10,663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,048.56/26,285.76 = 10,663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,048.56x = 26,285.76 × 10,663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,048.56x = 280,296,624.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,296,624.61/19,048.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,714.85

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