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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,266.70, 26,587.65 and 10,883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,266.70, 26,587.65 and 10,883.20 is: 15,018.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,266.70 : 26,587.65 = 10,883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,266.70/26,587.65 = 10,883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,266.70x = 26,587.65 × 10,883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,266.70x = 289,358,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,358,712.48/19,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,018.59

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