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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,254, 26,570.52 and 10,870.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,254, 26,570.52 and 10,870.50 is: 15,001.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,254 : 26,570.52 = 10,870.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,254/26,570.52 = 10,870.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,254x = 26,570.52 × 10,870.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,254x = 288,834,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,834,837.66/19,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,001.29

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