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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,011.64, 26,238.54 and 10,629.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,011.64, 26,238.54 and 10,629.88 is: 14,670.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,011.64 : 26,238.54 = 10,629.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,011.64/26,238.54 = 10,629.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,011.64x = 26,238.54 × 10,629.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,011.64x = 278,912,531.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,912,531.58/19,011.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,670.62

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