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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,118.78, 26,388.13 and 10,623.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,118.78, 26,388.13 and 10,623.82 is: 14,663.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,118.78 : 26,388.13 = 10,623.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,118.78/26,388.13 = 10,623.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,118.78x = 26,388.13 × 10,623.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,118.78x = 280,342,611.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,342,611.32/19,118.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,663.21

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