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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,158.40, 26,436.72 and 10,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,158.40, 26,436.72 and 10,774.72 is: 14,868.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,158.40 : 26,436.72 = 10,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,158.40/26,436.72 = 10,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,158.40x = 26,436.72 × 10,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,158.40x = 284,848,255.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,848,255.72/19,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,868.06

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