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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,221, 26,524.98 and 10,837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,221, 26,524.98 and 10,837.80 is: 14,956.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,221 : 26,524.98 = 10,837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,221/26,524.98 = 10,837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,221x = 26,524.98 × 10,837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,221x = 287,472,428.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,472,428.24/19,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,956.16

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