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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,133.97, 26,404.70 and 10,635.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,133.97, 26,404.70 and 10,635.87 is: 14,677.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,133.97 : 26,404.70 = 10,635.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,133.97/26,404.70 = 10,635.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,133.97x = 26,404.70 × 10,635.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,133.97x = 280,836,956.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,836,956.59/19,133.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,677.40

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