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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,179.42, 26,466.59 and 10,681.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,179.42, 26,466.59 and 10,681.39 is: 14,739.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,179.42 : 26,466.59 = 10,681.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,179.42/26,466.59 = 10,681.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,179.42x = 26,466.59 × 10,681.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,179.42x = 282,699,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,699,837.43/19,179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,739.75

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