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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,558.92, 26,991.23 and 10,606.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,558.92, 26,991.23 and 10,606.19 is: 14,636.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,558.92 : 26,991.23 = 10,606.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,558.92/26,991.23 = 10,606.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,558.92x = 26,991.23 × 10,606.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,558.92x = 286,274,077.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,274,077.55/19,558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.50

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