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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,238.74, 26,549.87 and 10,624.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,238.74, 26,549.87 and 10,624.89 is: 14,662.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,238.74 : 26,549.87 = 10,624.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,238.74/26,549.87 = 10,624.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,238.74x = 26,549.87 × 10,624.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,238.74x = 282,089,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,089,574.39/19,238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,662.58

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