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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,224.79, 26,531.40 and 10,726.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,224.79, 26,531.40 and 10,726.93 is: 14,803.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,224.79 : 26,531.40 = 10,726.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,224.79/26,531.40 = 10,726.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,224.79x = 26,531.40 × 10,726.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,224.79x = 284,600,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,600,470.60/19,224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,803.83

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