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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,243.04, 26,554.35 and 10,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,243.04, 26,554.35 and 10,859 is: 14,984.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,243.04 : 26,554.35 = 10,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,243.04/26,554.35 = 10,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,243.04x = 26,554.35 × 10,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,243.04x = 288,353,686.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,353,686.65/19,243.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,984.83

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