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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,166.12, 26,447.82 and 10,781

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,166.12, 26,447.82 and 10,781 is: 14,876.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,166.12 : 26,447.82 = 10,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,166.12/26,447.82 = 10,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,166.12x = 26,447.82 × 10,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,166.12x = 285,133,947.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,133,947.42/19,166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,876.98

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