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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,233.54, 26,541.26 and 10,849.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,233.54, 26,541.26 and 10,849.50 is: 14,971.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,233.54 : 26,541.26 = 10,849.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,233.54/26,541.26 = 10,849.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,233.54x = 26,541.26 × 10,849.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,233.54x = 287,959,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,959,400.37/19,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,971.73

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