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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,009.36, 26,233 and 10,512.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,009.36, 26,233 and 10,512.08 is: 14,506.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,009.36 : 26,233 = 10,512.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,009.36/26,233 = 10,512.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,009.36x = 26,233 × 10,512.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,009.36x = 275,763,394.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,763,394.64/19,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,506.72

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