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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,231.72, 26,538.91 and 10,733.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,231.72, 26,538.91 and 10,733.38 is: 14,811.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,231.72 : 26,538.91 = 10,733.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,231.72/26,538.91 = 10,733.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,231.72x = 26,538.91 × 10,733.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,231.72x = 284,852,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,852,205.82/19,231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,811.58

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