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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,222.78, 26,527.44 and 10,839.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,222.78, 26,527.44 and 10,839.28 is: 14,958.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,222.78 : 26,527.44 = 10,839.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,222.78/26,527.44 = 10,839.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,222.78x = 26,527.44 × 10,839.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,222.78x = 287,538,349.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,538,349.84/19,222.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,958.21

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