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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,254.67, 26,568.44 and 10,870.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,254.67, 26,568.44 and 10,870.99 is: 15,000.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,254.67 : 26,568.44 = 10,870.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,254.67/26,568.44 = 10,870.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,254.67x = 26,568.44 × 10,870.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,254.67x = 288,825,139.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,825,139.89/19,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,000.27

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