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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,162.41, 26,444.34 and 10,778.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,162.41, 26,444.34 and 10,778.91 is: 14,875.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,162.41 : 26,444.34 = 10,778.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,162.41/26,444.34 = 10,778.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,162.41x = 26,444.34 × 10,778.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,162.41x = 285,041,160.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,041,160.87/19,162.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,875.02

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