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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,179.91, 26,462.10 and 10,794.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,179.91, 26,462.10 and 10,794.79 is: 14,893.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,179.91 : 26,462.10 = 10,794.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,179.91/26,462.10 = 10,794.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,179.91x = 26,462.10 × 10,794.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,179.91x = 285,652,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,652,812.46/19,179.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,893.33

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