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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,219.68, 26,525.52 and 10,836

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,219.68, 26,525.52 and 10,836 is: 14,955.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,219.68 : 26,525.52 = 10,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,219.68/26,525.52 = 10,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,219.68x = 26,525.52 × 10,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,219.68x = 287,430,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,430,534.72/19,219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,955.01

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