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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,170.91, 26,456.07 and 10,787.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,170.91, 26,456.07 and 10,787.41 is: 14,886.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,170.91 : 26,456.07 = 10,787.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,170.91/26,456.07 = 10,787.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,170.91x = 26,456.07 × 10,787.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,170.91x = 285,392,474.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,392,474.08/19,170.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,886.75

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