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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,233.96, 26,543.34 and 10,851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,233.96, 26,543.34 and 10,851 is: 14,974.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,233.96 : 26,543.34 = 10,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,233.96/26,543.34 = 10,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,233.96x = 26,543.34 × 10,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,233.96x = 288,021,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,021,782.34/19,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,974.65

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