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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,226.96, 26,535.28 and 10,729.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,226.96, 26,535.28 and 10,729.12 is: 14,807.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,226.96 : 26,535.28 = 10,729.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,226.96/26,535.28 = 10,729.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,226.96x = 26,535.28 × 10,729.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,226.96x = 284,700,203.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,700,203.35/19,226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,807.34

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