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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,221.67, 26,525.91 and 10,838.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,221.67, 26,525.91 and 10,838.17 is: 14,956.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,221.67 : 26,525.91 = 10,838.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,221.67/26,525.91 = 10,838.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,221.67x = 26,525.91 × 10,838.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,221.67x = 287,492,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,492,321.98/19,221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,956.68

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