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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,166.52, 26,449.52 and 10,783

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,166.52, 26,449.52 and 10,783 is: 14,880.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,166.52 : 26,449.52 = 10,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,166.52/26,449.52 = 10,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,166.52x = 26,449.52 × 10,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,166.52x = 285,205,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,205,174.16/19,166.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,880.38

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