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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.54, 26,439.92 and 10,661.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.54, 26,439.92 and 10,661.63 is: 14,712.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.54 : 26,439.92 = 10,661.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.54/26,439.92 = 10,661.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.54x = 26,439.92 × 10,661.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.54x = 281,892,498.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,892,498.74/19,159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,712.91

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