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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,248, 26,562.24 and 10,865.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,248, 26,562.24 and 10,865.04 is: 14,993.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,248 : 26,562.24 = 10,865.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,248/26,562.24 = 10,865.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,248x = 26,562.24 × 10,865.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,248x = 288,599,800.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,599,800.09/19,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,993.76

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