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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,178.92, 26,465.88 and 10,795.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,178.92, 26,465.88 and 10,795.96 is: 14,897.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,178.92 : 26,465.88 = 10,795.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,178.92/26,465.88 = 10,795.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,178.92x = 26,465.88 × 10,795.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,178.92x = 285,724,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,724,581.84/19,178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,897.85

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