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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,533.42, 26,955.99 and 10,580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,533.42, 26,955.99 and 10,580.72 is: 14,601.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,533.42 : 26,955.99 = 10,580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,533.42/26,955.99 = 10,580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,533.42x = 26,955.99 × 10,580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,533.42x = 285,213,647.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,213,647.73/19,533.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,601.32

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