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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,251.38, 26,566.91 and 10,867.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,251.38, 26,566.91 and 10,867.88 is: 14,997.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,251.38 : 26,566.91 = 10,867.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,251.38/26,566.91 = 10,867.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,251.38x = 26,566.91 × 10,867.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,251.38x = 288,725,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,725,802.68/19,251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,997.67

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