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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,280, 26,606.40 and 10,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,280, 26,606.40 and 10,448 is: 14,418.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,280 : 26,606.40 = 10,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,280/26,606.40 = 10,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,280x = 26,606.40 × 10,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,280x = 277,983,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,983,667.20/19,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,418.24

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