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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,199.76, 26,494.32 and 10,585.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,199.76, 26,494.32 and 10,585.56 is: 14,607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,199.76 : 26,494.32 = 10,585.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,199.76/26,494.32 = 10,585.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,199.76x = 26,494.32 × 10,585.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,199.76x = 280,457,214.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,457,214.02/19,199.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,607.33

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