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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,155.05, 26,433.58 and 10,657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,155.05, 26,433.58 and 10,657 is: 14,706.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,155.05 : 26,433.58 = 10,657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,155.05/26,433.58 = 10,657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,155.05x = 26,433.58 × 10,657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,155.05x = 281,702,662.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,702,662.06/19,155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,706.44

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