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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,220.67, 26,524.53 and 10,837.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,220.67, 26,524.53 and 10,837.17 is: 14,955.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,220.67 : 26,524.53 = 10,837.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,220.67/26,524.53 = 10,837.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,220.67x = 26,524.53 × 10,837.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,220.67x = 287,450,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,450,840.78/19,220.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,955.30

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