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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,333.95, 26,682.98 and 10,837.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,333.95, 26,682.98 and 10,837.45 is: 14,956.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,333.95 : 26,682.98 = 10,837.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,333.95/26,682.98 = 10,837.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,333.95x = 26,682.98 × 10,837.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,333.95x = 289,175,461.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,175,461.60/19,333.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,956.87

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