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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,238.68, 26,550.12 and 10,855

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,238.68, 26,550.12 and 10,855 is: 14,980.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,238.68 : 26,550.12 = 10,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,238.68/26,550.12 = 10,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,238.68x = 26,550.12 × 10,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,238.68x = 288,201,552.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,201,552.60/19,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,980.32

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