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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,211.50, 26,512.28 and 10,828

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,211.50, 26,512.28 and 10,828 is: 14,942.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,211.50 : 26,512.28 = 10,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,211.50/26,512.28 = 10,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,211.50x = 26,512.28 × 10,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,211.50x = 287,074,967.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,074,967.84/19,211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,942.87

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