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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,233, 26,541.54 and 10,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,233, 26,541.54 and 10,401 is: 14,353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,233 : 26,541.54 = 10,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,233/26,541.54 = 10,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,233x = 26,541.54 × 10,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,233x = 276,058,557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,058,557.54/19,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,353.38

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