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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,033.68, 26,266.80 and 10,536.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,033.68, 26,266.80 and 10,536.24 is: 14,540.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,033.68 : 26,266.80 = 10,536.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,033.68/26,266.80 = 10,536.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,033.68x = 26,266.80 × 10,536.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,033.68x = 276,753,308.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,753,308.83/19,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,540.19

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