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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,235.79, 26,545.28 and 10,737.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,235.79, 26,545.28 and 10,737.42 is: 14,817.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,235.79 : 26,545.28 = 10,737.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,235.79/26,545.28 = 10,737.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,235.79x = 26,545.28 × 10,737.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,235.79x = 285,027,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,027,820.38/19,235.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,817.58

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