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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,242.04, 26,552.97 and 10,858

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,242.04, 26,552.97 and 10,858 is: 14,983.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,242.04 : 26,552.97 = 10,858 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,242.04/26,552.97 = 10,858/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,242.04x = 26,552.97 × 10,858
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,242.04x = 288,312,148.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,312,148.26/19,242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,983.45

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