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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,508.64, 26,921.98 and 10,556.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,508.64, 26,921.98 and 10,556.24 is: 14,567.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,508.64 : 26,921.98 = 10,556.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,508.64/26,921.98 = 10,556.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,508.64x = 26,921.98 × 10,556.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,508.64x = 284,194,802.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,194,802.32/19,508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,567.64

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