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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,279.98, 26,606.96 and 10,782.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,279.98, 26,606.96 and 10,782.45 is: 14,880.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,279.98 : 26,606.96 = 10,782.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,279.98/26,606.96 = 10,782.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,279.98x = 26,606.96 × 10,782.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,279.98x = 286,888,161.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,888,161.94/19,279.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,880.11

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