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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,161.52, 26,442.60 and 10,778.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,161.52, 26,442.60 and 10,778.04 is: 14,873.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,161.52 : 26,442.60 = 10,778.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,161.52/26,442.60 = 10,778.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,161.52x = 26,442.60 × 10,778.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,161.52x = 284,999,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,999,400.50/19,161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,873.53

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