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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,144.52, 26,421.92 and 10,762.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,144.52, 26,421.92 and 10,762.64 is: 14,853.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,144.52 : 26,421.92 = 10,762.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,144.52/26,421.92 = 10,762.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,144.52x = 26,421.92 × 10,762.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,144.52x = 284,369,613.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,369,613.07/19,144.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,853.84

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