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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,068.96, 26,316.48 and 10,686

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,068.96, 26,316.48 and 10,686 is: 14,747.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,068.96 : 26,316.48 = 10,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,068.96/26,316.48 = 10,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,068.96x = 26,316.48 × 10,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,068.96x = 281,217,905.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,217,905.28/19,068.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,747.42

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