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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,189.81, 26,482.43 and 10,576.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,189.81, 26,482.43 and 10,576.29 is: 14,595.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,189.81 : 26,482.43 = 10,576.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,189.81/26,482.43 = 10,576.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,189.81x = 26,482.43 × 10,576.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,189.81x = 280,085,985.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,085,985.33/19,189.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,595.56

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