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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,250.24, 26,565.72 and 10,865.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,250.24, 26,565.72 and 10,865.12 is: 14,994.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,250.24 : 26,565.72 = 10,865.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,250.24/26,565.72 = 10,865.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,250.24x = 26,565.72 × 10,865.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,250.24x = 288,639,735.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,639,735.69/19,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,994.09

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