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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,276.79, 26,599.62 and 10,661.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,276.79, 26,599.62 and 10,661.81 is: 14,711.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,276.79 : 26,599.62 = 10,661.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,276.79/26,599.62 = 10,661.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,276.79x = 26,599.62 × 10,661.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,276.79x = 283,599,961.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,599,961.51/19,276.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,711.99

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