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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,162, 26,445.08 and 10,779.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,162, 26,445.08 and 10,779.12 is: 14,876.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,162 : 26,445.08 = 10,779.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,162/26,445.08 = 10,779.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,162x = 26,445.08 × 10,779.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,162x = 285,054,690.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,054,690.73/19,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,876.04

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