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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,544.80, 26,971.68 and 10,592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,544.80, 26,971.68 and 10,592.32 is: 14,617.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,544.80 : 26,971.68 = 10,592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,544.80/26,971.68 = 10,592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,544.80x = 26,971.68 × 10,592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,544.80x = 285,692,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,692,665.50/19,544.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,617.32

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