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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,159.78, 26,440.74 and 10,776.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,159.78, 26,440.74 and 10,776.28 is: 14,871.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,159.78 : 26,440.74 = 10,776.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,159.78/26,440.74 = 10,776.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,159.78x = 26,440.74 × 10,776.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,159.78x = 284,932,817.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,932,817.65/19,159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,871.40

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