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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,552.44, 26,982.56 and 10,599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,552.44, 26,982.56 and 10,599.92 is: 14,627.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,552.44 : 26,982.56 = 10,599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,552.44/26,982.56 = 10,599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,552.44x = 26,982.56 × 10,599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,552.44x = 286,012,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,012,924.40/19,552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,627.99

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