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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,151.88, 26,427.58 and 10,652.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,151.88, 26,427.58 and 10,652.62 is: 14,699.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,151.88 : 26,427.58 = 10,652.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,151.88/26,427.58 = 10,652.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,151.88x = 26,427.58 × 10,652.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,151.88x = 281,522,967.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,522,967.26/19,151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,699.50

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