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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.39, 26,436.94 and 10,773.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.39, 26,436.94 and 10,773.89 is: 14,867.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.39 : 26,436.94 = 10,773.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.39/26,436.94 = 10,773.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.39x = 26,436.94 × 10,773.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.39x = 284,828,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,828,524.38/19,157.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,867.82

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