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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,242.54, 26,553.66 and 10,858.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,242.54, 26,553.66 and 10,858.50 is: 14,984.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,242.54 : 26,553.66 = 10,858.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,242.54/26,553.66 = 10,858.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,242.54x = 26,553.66 × 10,858.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,242.54x = 288,332,917.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,332,917.11/19,242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,984.14

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