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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,215.88, 26,517.90 and 10,383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,215.88, 26,517.90 and 10,383.88 is: 14,329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,215.88 : 26,517.90 = 10,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,215.88/26,517.90 = 10,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,215.88x = 26,517.90 × 10,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,215.88x = 275,358,691.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,358,691.45/19,215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,329.75

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