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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,212.92, 26,512.62 and 10,716.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,212.92, 26,512.62 and 10,716.29 is: 14,787.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,212.92 : 26,512.62 = 10,716.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,212.92/26,512.62 = 10,716.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,212.92x = 26,512.62 × 10,716.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,212.92x = 284,116,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,116,924.58/19,212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,787.81

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