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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,558.87, 26,991.27 and 10,606.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,558.87, 26,991.27 and 10,606.33 is: 14,636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,558.87 : 26,991.27 = 10,606.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,558.87/26,991.27 = 10,606.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,558.87x = 26,991.27 × 10,606.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,558.87x = 286,278,316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,278,316.74/19,558.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.75

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