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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,347.76, 26,701.50 and 10,849.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,347.76, 26,701.50 and 10,849.72 is: 14,973.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,347.76 : 26,701.50 = 10,849.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,347.76/26,701.50 = 10,849.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,347.76x = 26,701.50 × 10,849.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,347.76x = 289,703,798.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,703,798.58/19,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,973.51

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