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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,259.74, 26,578.83 and 10,874.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,259.74, 26,578.83 and 10,874.62 is: 15,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,259.74 : 26,578.83 = 10,874.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,259.74/26,578.83 = 10,874.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,259.74x = 26,578.83 × 10,874.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,259.74x = 289,034,676.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,034,676.29/19,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,007.20

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