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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,255.13, 26,572.08 and 10,423.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,255.13, 26,572.08 and 10,423.13 is: 14,383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,255.13 : 26,572.08 = 10,423.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,255.13/26,572.08 = 10,423.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,255.13x = 26,572.08 × 10,423.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,255.13x = 276,964,059.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,964,059.23/19,255.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,383.91

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