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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,078.72, 26,329.98 and 10,583.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,078.72, 26,329.98 and 10,583.56 is: 14,606.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,078.72 : 26,329.98 = 10,583.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,078.72/26,329.98 = 10,583.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,078.72x = 26,329.98 × 10,583.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,078.72x = 278,664,923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,664,923.13/19,078.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,606.06

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