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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,099.56, 26,357.28 and 10,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,099.56, 26,357.28 and 10,716 is: 14,788.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,099.56 : 26,357.28 = 10,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,099.56/26,357.28 = 10,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,099.56x = 26,357.28 × 10,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,099.56x = 282,444,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,444,612.48/19,099.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,788.02

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