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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,127.62, 26,396.88 and 10,629.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,127.62, 26,396.88 and 10,629.68 is: 14,669.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,127.62 : 26,396.88 = 10,629.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,127.62/26,396.88 = 10,629.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,127.62x = 26,396.88 × 10,629.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,127.62x = 280,590,387.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,590,387.40/19,127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,669.38

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