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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,035, 26,268.33 and 10,537.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,035, 26,268.33 and 10,537.71 is: 14,542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,035 : 26,268.33 = 10,537.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,035/26,268.33 = 10,537.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,035x = 26,268.33 × 10,537.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,035x = 276,808,043.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,808,043.72/19,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,542.06

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