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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,353.78, 26,709.28 and 10,858.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,353.78, 26,709.28 and 10,858.59 is: 14,985.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,353.78 : 26,709.28 = 10,858.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,353.78/26,709.28 = 10,858.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,353.78x = 26,709.28 × 10,858.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,353.78x = 290,025,093.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,025,093.57/19,353.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,985.45

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