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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,244.82, 26,557.59 and 10,747.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,244.82, 26,557.59 and 10,747.08 is: 14,830.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,244.82 : 26,557.59 = 10,747.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,244.82/26,557.59 = 10,747.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,244.82x = 26,557.59 × 10,747.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,244.82x = 285,416,544.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,416,544.34/19,244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,830.82

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