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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,553.69, 26,984.28 and 10,601.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,553.69, 26,984.28 and 10,601.17 is: 14,629.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,553.69 : 26,984.28 = 10,601.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,553.69/26,984.28 = 10,601.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,553.69x = 26,984.28 × 10,601.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,553.69x = 286,064,939.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,064,939.61/19,553.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,629.72

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