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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,162.04, 26,442.60 and 10,778

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,162.04, 26,442.60 and 10,778 is: 14,873.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,162.04 : 26,442.60 = 10,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,162.04/26,442.60 = 10,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,162.04x = 26,442.60 × 10,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,162.04x = 284,998,342.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,998,342.80/19,162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,873.07

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