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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,540.59, 26,966.10 and 10,588.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,540.59, 26,966.10 and 10,588.07 is: 14,611.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,540.59 : 26,966.10 = 10,588.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,540.59/26,966.10 = 10,588.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,540.59x = 26,966.10 × 10,588.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,540.59x = 285,518,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,518,819.60/19,540.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,611.58

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