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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,248.65, 26,561.41 and 10,749.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,248.65, 26,561.41 and 10,749.60 is: 14,833.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,248.65 : 26,561.41 = 10,749.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,248.65/26,561.41 = 10,749.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,248.65x = 26,561.41 × 10,749.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,248.65x = 285,524,475.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,524,475.59/19,248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,833.48

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