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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,024.32, 26,251.20 and 10,638.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,024.32, 26,251.20 and 10,638.72 is: 14,680.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,024.32 : 26,251.20 = 10,638.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,024.32/26,251.20 = 10,638.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,024.32x = 26,251.20 × 10,638.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,024.32x = 279,279,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,279,166.46/19,024.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,680.11

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