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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,247.73, 26,555.61 and 10,748.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,247.73, 26,555.61 and 10,748.49 is: 14,829.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,247.73 : 26,555.61 = 10,748.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,247.73/26,555.61 = 10,748.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,247.73x = 26,555.61 × 10,748.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,247.73x = 285,432,708.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,432,708.53/19,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,829.42

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