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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,477.16, 26,878.48 and 10,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,477.16, 26,878.48 and 10,524.68 is: 14,524.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,477.16 : 26,878.48 = 10,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,477.16/26,878.48 = 10,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,477.16x = 26,878.48 × 10,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,477.16x = 282,887,400.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,887,400.89/19,477.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,524.06

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