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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,108.96, 26,373 and 10,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,108.96, 26,373 and 10,726 is: 14,803.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,108.96 : 26,373 = 10,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,108.96/26,373 = 10,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,108.96x = 26,373 × 10,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,108.96x = 282,876,798
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,876,798/19,108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,803.36

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