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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,360.50, 26,717.49 and 10,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,360.50, 26,717.49 and 10,977 is: 15,148.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,360.50 : 26,717.49 = 10,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,360.50/26,717.49 = 10,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,360.50x = 26,717.49 × 10,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,360.50x = 293,277,887.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,277,887.73/19,360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,148.26

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