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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,171.62, 26,456.43 and 10,673.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,171.62, 26,456.43 and 10,673.82 is: 14,729.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,171.62 : 26,456.43 = 10,673.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,171.62/26,456.43 = 10,673.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,171.62x = 26,456.43 × 10,673.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,171.62x = 282,391,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,391,171.66/19,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,729.65

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