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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,558.98, 26,991.39 and 10,606.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,558.98, 26,991.39 and 10,606.50 is: 14,636.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,558.98 : 26,991.39 = 10,606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,558.98/26,991.39 = 10,606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,558.98x = 26,991.39 × 10,606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,558.98x = 286,284,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,284,158.15/19,558.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.97

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