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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,142.52, 26,419.08 and 10,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,142.52, 26,419.08 and 10,759 is: 14,848.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,142.52 : 26,419.08 = 10,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,142.52/26,419.08 = 10,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,142.52x = 26,419.08 × 10,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,142.52x = 284,242,881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,242,881.72/19,142.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,848.77

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