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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,254, 26,569.08 and 10,870.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,254, 26,569.08 and 10,870.32 is: 15,000.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,254 : 26,569.08 = 10,870.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,254/26,569.08 = 10,870.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,254x = 26,569.08 × 10,870.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,254x = 288,814,401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,814,401.71/19,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,000.23

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