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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,089, 26,342.82 and 10,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,089, 26,342.82 and 10,708.20 is: 14,777.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,089 : 26,342.82 = 10,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,089/26,342.82 = 10,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,089x = 26,342.82 × 10,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,089x = 282,084,185.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,084,185.12/19,089
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,777.32

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