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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,266.29, 26,586.19 and 10,882.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,266.29, 26,586.19 and 10,882.25 is: 15,016.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,266.29 : 26,586.19 = 10,882.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,266.29/26,586.19 = 10,882.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,266.29x = 26,586.19 × 10,882.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,266.29x = 289,317,566.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,317,566.13/19,266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,016.78

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