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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,171.32, 26,457.12 and 10,673.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,171.32, 26,457.12 and 10,673.88 is: 14,730.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,171.32 : 26,457.12 = 10,673.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,171.32/26,457.12 = 10,673.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,171.32x = 26,457.12 × 10,673.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,171.32x = 282,400,124.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,400,124.03/19,171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,730.34

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