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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,214.12, 26,517.76 and 10,717.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,214.12, 26,517.76 and 10,717.58 is: 14,791.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,214.12 : 26,517.76 = 10,717.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,214.12/26,517.76 = 10,717.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,214.12x = 26,517.76 × 10,717.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,214.12x = 284,206,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,206,214.22/19,214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,791.53

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