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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,252.02, 26,567.55 and 10,868.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,252.02, 26,567.55 and 10,868.70 is: 14,998.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,252.02 : 26,567.55 = 10,868.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,252.02/26,567.55 = 10,868.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,252.02x = 26,567.55 × 10,868.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,252.02x = 288,754,730.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,754,730.69/19,252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,998.67

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