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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,211.52, 26,512.04 and 10,714.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,211.52, 26,512.04 and 10,714.19 is: 14,785.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,211.52 : 26,512.04 = 10,714.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,211.52/26,512.04 = 10,714.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,211.52x = 26,512.04 × 10,714.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,211.52x = 284,055,033.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,055,033.85/19,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,785.66

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