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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,254.54, 26,568.27 and 10,870.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,254.54, 26,568.27 and 10,870.86 is: 15,000.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,254.54 : 26,568.27 = 10,870.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,254.54/26,568.27 = 10,870.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,254.54x = 26,568.27 × 10,870.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,254.54x = 288,819,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,819,943.61/19,254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,000.10

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