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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.74, 26,441.82 and 10,662.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.74, 26,441.82 and 10,662.53 is: 14,715.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.74 : 26,441.82 = 10,662.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.74/26,441.82 = 10,662.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.74x = 26,441.82 × 10,662.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.74x = 281,936,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,936,566.80/19,159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,715.05

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