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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,231.54, 26,538.50 and 10,847.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,231.54, 26,538.50 and 10,847.50 is: 14,968.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,231.54 : 26,538.50 = 10,847.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,231.54/26,538.50 = 10,847.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,231.54x = 26,538.50 × 10,847.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,231.54x = 287,876,378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,876,378.75/19,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,968.97

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