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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,059.68, 26,302.32 and 10,676

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,059.68, 26,302.32 and 10,676 is: 14,732.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,059.68 : 26,302.32 = 10,676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,059.68/26,302.32 = 10,676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,059.68x = 26,302.32 × 10,676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,059.68x = 280,803,568.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,803,568.32/19,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,732.86

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