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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,157.76, 26,437.46 and 10,774.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,157.76, 26,437.46 and 10,774.26 is: 14,868.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,157.76 : 26,437.46 = 10,774.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,157.76/26,437.46 = 10,774.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,157.76x = 26,437.46 × 10,774.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,157.76x = 284,844,013.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,844,013.91/19,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,868.34

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