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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,561.59, 26,995 and 10,609.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,561.59, 26,995 and 10,609.09 is: 14,640.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,561.59 : 26,995 = 10,609.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,561.59/26,995 = 10,609.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,561.59x = 26,995 × 10,609.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,561.59x = 286,392,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,392,249.58/19,561.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,640.54

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