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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,136.93, 26,408.36 and 10,638.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,136.93, 26,408.36 and 10,638.91 is: 14,681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,136.93 : 26,408.36 = 10,638.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,136.93/26,408.36 = 10,638.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,136.93x = 26,408.36 × 10,638.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,136.93x = 280,955,980.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,955,980.05/19,136.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,681.35

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