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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,204, 26,501.52 and 10,372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,204, 26,501.52 and 10,372 is: 14,313.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,204 : 26,501.52 = 10,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,204/26,501.52 = 10,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,204x = 26,501.52 × 10,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,204x = 274,873,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,873,765.44/19,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,313.36

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