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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,146.57, 26,422.92 and 10,648.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,146.57, 26,422.92 and 10,648.59 is: 14,695.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,146.57 : 26,422.92 = 10,648.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,146.57/26,422.92 = 10,648.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,146.57x = 26,422.92 × 10,648.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,146.57x = 281,366,841.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,366,841.68/19,146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,695.42

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