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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,072.64, 26,319.84 and 10,688.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,072.64, 26,319.84 and 10,688.96 is: 14,750.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,072.64 : 26,319.84 = 10,688.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,072.64/26,319.84 = 10,688.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,072.64x = 26,319.84 × 10,688.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,072.64x = 281,331,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,331,716.97/19,072.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,750.54

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