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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,173.78, 26,459.55 and 10,675.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,173.78, 26,459.55 and 10,675.65 is: 14,732.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,173.78 : 26,459.55 = 10,675.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,173.78/26,459.55 = 10,675.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,173.78x = 26,459.55 × 10,675.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,173.78x = 282,472,894.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,472,894.96/19,173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,732.25

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