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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,243, 26,554.82 and 10,858.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,243, 26,554.82 and 10,858.84 is: 14,984.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,243 : 26,554.82 = 10,858.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,243/26,554.82 = 10,858.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,243x = 26,554.82 × 10,858.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,243x = 288,354,541.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,354,541.61/19,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,984.91

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