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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,262.03, 26,581.55 and 10,878.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,262.03, 26,581.55 and 10,878.53 is: 15,012.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,262.03 : 26,581.55 = 10,878.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,262.03/26,581.55 = 10,878.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,262.03x = 26,581.55 × 10,878.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,262.03x = 289,168,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,168,001.82/19,262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,012.34

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