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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,211.92, 26,512.32 and 10,714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,211.92, 26,512.32 and 10,714.14 is: 14,785.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,211.92 : 26,512.32 = 10,714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,211.92/26,512.32 = 10,714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,211.92x = 26,512.32 × 10,714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,211.92x = 284,056,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,056,847.80/19,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,785.45

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