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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.19, 26,981.91 and 10,599.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.19, 26,981.91 and 10,599.53 is: 14,627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.19 : 26,981.91 = 10,599.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.19/26,981.91 = 10,599.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.19x = 26,981.91 × 10,599.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.19x = 285,995,429.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,995,429.59/19,552.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,627.29

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