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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,141.78, 26,417.76 and 10,966.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,141.78, 26,417.76 and 10,966.16 is: 15,134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,141.78 : 26,417.76 = 10,966.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,141.78/26,417.76 = 10,966.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,141.78x = 26,417.76 × 10,966.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,141.78x = 289,701,289.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,701,289.54/19,141.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,134.50

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