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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,030.08, 26,262.56 and 10,648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,030.08, 26,262.56 and 10,648 is: 14,694.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,030.08 : 26,262.56 = 10,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,030.08/26,262.56 = 10,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,030.08x = 26,262.56 × 10,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,030.08x = 279,643,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,643,738.88/19,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,694.83

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