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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.82, 26,436.84 and 10,660.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.82, 26,436.84 and 10,660.44 is: 14,710.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.82 : 26,436.84 = 10,660.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.82/26,436.84 = 10,660.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.82x = 26,436.84 × 10,660.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.82x = 281,828,346.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,828,346.61/19,157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,710.88

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