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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,462.50, 26,858.89 and 10,630.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,462.50, 26,858.89 and 10,630.50 is: 14,670.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,462.50 : 26,858.89 = 10,630.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,462.50/26,858.89 = 10,630.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,462.50x = 26,858.89 × 10,630.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,462.50x = 285,523,430.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,523,430.15/19,462.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,670.44

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