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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,176.15, 26,462.83 and 10,678.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,176.15, 26,462.83 and 10,678.04 is: 14,735.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,176.15 : 26,462.83 = 10,678.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,176.15/26,462.83 = 10,678.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,176.15x = 26,462.83 × 10,678.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,176.15x = 282,571,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,571,157.25/19,176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,735.55

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