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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,252, 26,567.76 and 10,868.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,252, 26,567.76 and 10,868.50 is: 14,998.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,252 : 26,567.76 = 10,868.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,252/26,567.76 = 10,868.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,252x = 26,567.76 × 10,868.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,252x = 288,751,699.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,751,699.56/19,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,998.53

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