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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,372.62, 26,732.01 and 10,873.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,372.62, 26,732.01 and 10,873.59 is: 15,004.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,372.62 : 26,732.01 = 10,873.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,372.62/26,732.01 = 10,873.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,372.62x = 26,732.01 × 10,873.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,372.62x = 290,672,916.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,672,916.62/19,372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,004.32

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