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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,255.65, 26,571.97 and 10,757.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,255.65, 26,571.97 and 10,757.74 is: 14,845.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,255.65 : 26,571.97 = 10,757.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,255.65/26,571.97 = 10,757.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,255.65x = 26,571.97 × 10,757.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,255.65x = 285,854,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,854,344.55/19,255.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,845.22

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