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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,032.53, 26,264.94 and 10,535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,032.53, 26,264.94 and 10,535.24 is: 14,538.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,032.53 : 26,264.94 = 10,535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,032.53/26,264.94 = 10,535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,032.53x = 26,264.94 × 10,535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,032.53x = 276,707,446.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,707,446.49/19,032.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,538.66

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