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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,088, 26,341.44 and 10,704.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,088, 26,341.44 and 10,704.32 is: 14,771.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,088 : 26,341.44 = 10,704.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,088/26,341.44 = 10,704.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,088x = 26,341.44 × 10,704.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,088x = 281,967,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,967,203.02/19,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,771.96

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