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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,178.80, 26,466.90 and 10,681.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,178.80, 26,466.90 and 10,681.36 is: 14,740.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,178.80 : 26,466.90 = 10,681.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,178.80/26,466.90 = 10,681.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,178.80x = 26,466.90 × 10,681.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,178.80x = 282,702,486.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,702,486.98/19,178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,740.36

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