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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.09, 26,981.91 and 10,599.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.09, 26,981.91 and 10,599.59 is: 14,627.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.09 : 26,981.91 = 10,599.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.09/26,981.91 = 10,599.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.09x = 26,981.91 × 10,599.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.09x = 285,997,183.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,997,183.42/19,552.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,627.45

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