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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,049.78, 26,289.56 and 10,666.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,049.78, 26,289.56 and 10,666.28 is: 14,719.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,049.78 : 26,289.56 = 10,666.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,049.78/26,289.56 = 10,666.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,049.78x = 26,289.56 × 10,666.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,049.78x = 280,411,808.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,411,808.04/19,049.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,719.95

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