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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.58, 26,437.93 and 10,659.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.58, 26,437.93 and 10,659.54 is: 14,708.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.58 : 26,437.93 = 10,659.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.58/26,437.93 = 10,659.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.58x = 26,437.93 × 10,659.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.58x = 281,816,244.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,816,244.85/19,159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,708.89

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