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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,135.52, 26,407.80 and 10,752

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,135.52, 26,407.80 and 10,752 is: 14,838.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,135.52 : 26,407.80 = 10,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,135.52/26,407.80 = 10,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,135.52x = 26,407.80 × 10,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,135.52x = 283,936,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,936,665.60/19,135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,838.20

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