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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,023.72, 26,253.90 and 10,640.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,023.72, 26,253.90 and 10,640.22 is: 14,684.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,023.72 : 26,253.90 = 10,640.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,023.72/26,253.90 = 10,640.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,023.72x = 26,253.90 × 10,640.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,023.72x = 279,347,271.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,347,271.86/19,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,684.16

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