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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,279.95, 26,606.14 and 10,781.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,279.95, 26,606.14 and 10,781.97 is: 14,879.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,279.95 : 26,606.14 = 10,781.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,279.95/26,606.14 = 10,781.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,279.95x = 26,606.14 × 10,781.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,279.95x = 286,866,716.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,866,716.55/19,279.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,879.02

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