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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,161, 26,441.92 and 10,777.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,161, 26,441.92 and 10,777.52 is: 14,872.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,161 : 26,441.92 = 10,777.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,161/26,441.92 = 10,777.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,161x = 26,441.92 × 10,777.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,161x = 284,978,321.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,978,321.64/19,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,872.83

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