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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,211.98, 26,512.00 and 10,714.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,211.98, 26,512.00 and 10,714.36 is: 14,785.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,211.98 : 26,512.00 = 10,714.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,211.98/26,512.00 = 10,714.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,211.98x = 26,512.00 × 10,714.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,211.98x = 284,058,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,058,952.97/19,211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,785.52

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