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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,164.98, 26,447.02 and 10,779.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,164.98, 26,447.02 and 10,779.86 is: 14,875.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,164.98 : 26,447.02 = 10,779.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,164.98/26,447.02 = 10,779.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,164.98x = 26,447.02 × 10,779.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,164.98x = 285,095,013.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,095,013.83/19,164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,875.84

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