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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,277.79, 26,601 and 10,662.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,277.79, 26,601 and 10,662.81 is: 14,713.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,277.79 : 26,601 = 10,662.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,277.79/26,601 = 10,662.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,277.79x = 26,601 × 10,662.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,277.79x = 283,641,408.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,641,408.81/19,277.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,713.38

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