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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,236, 26,545.68 and 10,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,236, 26,545.68 and 10,404 is: 14,357.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,236 : 26,545.68 = 10,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,236/26,545.68 = 10,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,236x = 26,545.68 × 10,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,236x = 276,181,254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,181,254.72/19,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,357.52

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