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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,254.48, 26,571.24 and 10,870.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,254.48, 26,571.24 and 10,870.80 is: 15,001.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,254.48 : 26,571.24 = 10,870.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,254.48/26,571.24 = 10,870.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,254.48x = 26,571.24 × 10,870.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,254.48x = 288,850,635.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,850,635.79/19,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,001.74

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