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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,266.42, 26,586.81 and 10,768.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,266.42, 26,586.81 and 10,768.50 is: 14,860.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,266.42 : 26,586.81 = 10,768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,266.42/26,586.81 = 10,768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,266.42x = 26,586.81 × 10,768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,266.42x = 286,300,063.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,300,063.49/19,266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,860.06

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