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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,162.89, 26,448.46 and 10,779.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,162.89, 26,448.46 and 10,779.39 is: 14,877.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,162.89 : 26,448.46 = 10,779.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,162.89/26,448.46 = 10,779.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,162.89x = 26,448.46 × 10,779.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,162.89x = 285,098,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,098,238.29/19,162.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,877.62

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