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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,555.59, 26,986.68 and 10,941.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,555.59, 26,986.68 and 10,941.78 is: 15,099.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,555.59 : 26,986.68 = 10,941.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,555.59/26,986.68 = 10,941.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,555.59x = 26,986.68 × 10,941.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,555.59x = 295,282,315.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,282,315.49/19,555.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.64

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