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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,151.74, 26,426.55 and 10,766.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,151.74, 26,426.55 and 10,766.62 is: 14,856.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,151.74 : 26,426.55 = 10,766.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,151.74/26,426.55 = 10,766.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,151.74x = 26,426.55 × 10,766.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,151.74x = 284,524,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,524,621.76/19,151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,856.33

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