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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,258.50, 26,577.18 and 10,875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,258.50, 26,577.18 and 10,875 is: 15,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,258.50 : 26,577.18 = 10,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,258.50/26,577.18 = 10,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,258.50x = 26,577.18 × 10,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,258.50x = 289,026,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,026,832.50/19,258.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,007.75

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