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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,081.61, 26,332.71 and 10,583.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,081.61, 26,332.71 and 10,583.14 is: 14,604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,081.61 : 26,332.71 = 10,583.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,081.61/26,332.71 = 10,583.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,081.61x = 26,332.71 × 10,583.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,081.61x = 278,682,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,682,759.89/19,081.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,604.78

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