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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,271.52, 26,594.70 and 10,439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,271.52, 26,594.70 and 10,439.52 is: 14,406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,271.52 : 26,594.70 = 10,439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,271.52/26,594.70 = 10,439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,271.52x = 26,594.70 × 10,439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,271.52x = 277,635,902.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,635,902.54/19,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,406.54

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