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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,033.79, 26,267.96 and 10,536.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,033.79, 26,267.96 and 10,536.28 is: 14,540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,033.79 : 26,267.96 = 10,536.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,033.79/26,267.96 = 10,536.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,033.79x = 26,267.96 × 10,536.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,033.79x = 276,766,542.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,766,542.26/19,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,540.80

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