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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,086.12, 26,337.42 and 10,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,086.12, 26,337.42 and 10,701 is: 14,766.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,086.12 : 26,337.42 = 10,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,086.12/26,337.42 = 10,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,086.12x = 26,337.42 × 10,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,086.12x = 281,836,731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,836,731.42/19,086.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,766.58

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