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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,035.84, 26,268 and 10,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,035.84, 26,268 and 10,651.20 is: 14,697.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,035.84 : 26,268 = 10,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,035.84/26,268 = 10,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,035.84x = 26,268 × 10,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,035.84x = 279,785,721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,785,721.60/19,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,697.84

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