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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,213.98, 26,514.36 and 10,716.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,213.98, 26,514.36 and 10,716.99 is: 14,788.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,213.98 : 26,514.36 = 10,716.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,213.98/26,514.36 = 10,716.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,213.98x = 26,514.36 × 10,716.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,213.98x = 284,154,130.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,154,130.98/19,213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,788.93

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