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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,191.26, 28,786.89 and 10,977.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,191.26, 28,786.89 and 10,977.50 is: 16,466.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,191.26 : 28,786.89 = 10,977.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,191.26/28,786.89 = 10,977.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,191.26x = 28,786.89 × 10,977.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,191.26x = 316,008,084.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,008,084.98/19,191.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,466.25

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