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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,214.42, 26,516.09 and 10,717.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,214.42, 26,516.09 and 10,717.31 is: 14,790.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,214.42 : 26,516.09 = 10,717.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,214.42/26,516.09 = 10,717.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,214.42x = 26,516.09 × 10,717.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,214.42x = 284,181,249.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,181,249.60/19,214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,790.00

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