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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,263.56, 26,582.37 and 10,878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,263.56, 26,582.37 and 10,878.44 is: 15,011.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,263.56 : 26,582.37 = 10,878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,263.56/26,582.37 = 10,878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,263.56x = 26,582.37 × 10,878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,263.56x = 289,174,717.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,174,717.10/19,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,011.49

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