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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,287.75, 26,617.10 and 10,905.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,287.75, 26,617.10 and 10,905.87 is: 15,050.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,287.75 : 26,617.10 = 10,905.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,287.75/26,617.10 = 10,905.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,287.75x = 26,617.10 × 10,905.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,287.75x = 290,282,577.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,282,577.85/19,287.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,050.10

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