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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,540.91, 26,966.41 and 10,588.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,540.91, 26,966.41 and 10,588.66 is: 14,612.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,540.91 : 26,966.41 = 10,588.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,540.91/26,966.41 = 10,588.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,540.91x = 26,966.41 × 10,588.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,540.91x = 285,538,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,538,146.91/19,540.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,612.33

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