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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,170.99, 26,449.86 and 10,785.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,170.99, 26,449.86 and 10,785.87 is: 14,881.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,170.99 : 26,449.86 = 10,785.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,170.99/26,449.86 = 10,785.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,170.99x = 26,449.86 × 10,785.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,170.99x = 285,284,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,284,751.48/19,170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,881.07

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