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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,316, 26,656.08 and 10,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,316, 26,656.08 and 10,484 is: 14,467.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,316 : 26,656.08 = 10,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,316/26,656.08 = 10,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,316x = 26,656.08 × 10,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,316x = 279,462,342.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,462,342.72/19,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,467.92

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