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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,176.96, 26,462.52 and 10,678.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,176.96, 26,462.52 and 10,678.44 is: 14,735.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,176.96 : 26,462.52 = 10,678.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,176.96/26,462.52 = 10,678.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,176.96x = 26,462.52 × 10,678.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,176.96x = 282,578,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,578,432.07/19,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,735.31

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