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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,078.87, 26,330.46 and 10,583.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,078.87, 26,330.46 and 10,583.73 is: 14,606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078.87 : 26,330.46 = 10,583.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078.87/26,330.46 = 10,583.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078.87x = 26,330.46 × 10,583.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078.87x = 278,674,571.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,674,571.70/19,078.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,606.45

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