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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,137.91, 26,409.86 and 10,639.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,137.91, 26,409.86 and 10,639.64 is: 14,682.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,137.91 : 26,409.86 = 10,639.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,137.91/26,409.86 = 10,639.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,137.91x = 26,409.86 × 10,639.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,137.91x = 280,991,402.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,991,402.85/19,137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,682.45

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