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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,035, 26,268.30 and 10,653.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,035, 26,268.30 and 10,653.12 is: 14,701.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,035 : 26,268.30 = 10,653.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,035/26,268.30 = 10,653.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,035x = 26,268.30 × 10,653.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,035x = 279,839,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,839,352.10/19,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,701.31

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