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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,357.99, 26,712.41 and 10,858.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,357.99, 26,712.41 and 10,858.93 is: 14,984.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,357.99 : 26,712.41 = 10,858.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,357.99/26,712.41 = 10,858.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,357.99x = 26,712.41 × 10,858.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,357.99x = 290,068,069.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,068,069.25/19,357.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,984.41

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