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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,230, 26,537.40 and 10,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,230, 26,537.40 and 10,398 is: 14,349.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,230 : 26,537.40 = 10,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,230/26,537.40 = 10,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,230x = 26,537.40 × 10,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,230x = 275,935,885.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,935,885.20/19,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,349.24

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