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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,266.24, 26,587.68 and 10,769.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,266.24, 26,587.68 and 10,769.28 is: 14,861.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,266.24 : 26,587.68 = 10,769.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,266.24/26,587.68 = 10,769.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,266.24x = 26,587.68 × 10,769.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,266.24x = 286,330,170.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,330,170.47/19,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,861.76

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