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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.24, 26,435.28 and 10,659.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.24, 26,435.28 and 10,659.08 is: 14,708.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.24 : 26,435.28 = 10,659.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.24/26,435.28 = 10,659.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.24x = 26,435.28 × 10,659.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.24x = 281,775,764.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,775,764.34/19,157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,708.58

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