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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,242, 26,553.96 and 10,859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,242, 26,553.96 and 10,859.04 is: 14,985.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,242 : 26,553.96 = 10,859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,242/26,553.96 = 10,859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,242x = 26,553.96 × 10,859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,242x = 288,350,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,350,513.80/19,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,985.48

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