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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,247.50, 26,562.18 and 10,864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,247.50, 26,562.18 and 10,864 is: 14,992.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,247.50 : 26,562.18 = 10,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,247.50/26,562.18 = 10,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,247.50x = 26,562.18 × 10,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,247.50x = 288,571,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,571,523.52/19,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,992.68

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