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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.44, 26,436.85 and 10,659.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.44, 26,436.85 and 10,659.39 is: 14,709.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.44 : 26,436.85 = 10,659.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.44/26,436.85 = 10,659.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.44x = 26,436.85 × 10,659.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.44x = 281,800,694.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,800,694.52/19,157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,709.73

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