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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,254.99, 26,572.28 and 10,869.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,254.99, 26,572.28 and 10,869.87 is: 15,000.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,254.99 : 26,572.28 = 10,869.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,254.99/26,572.28 = 10,869.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,254.99x = 26,572.28 × 10,869.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,254.99x = 288,837,174.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,837,174.85/19,254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,000.64

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