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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,162.52, 26,444 and 10,779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,162.52, 26,444 and 10,779 is: 14,874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,162.52 : 26,444 = 10,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,162.52/26,444 = 10,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,162.52x = 26,444 × 10,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,162.52x = 285,039,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,039,876/19,162.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,874.86

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