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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,562.52, 26,996.12 and 10,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,562.52, 26,996.12 and 10,610 is: 14,641.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,562.52 : 26,996.12 = 10,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,562.52/26,996.12 = 10,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,562.52x = 26,996.12 × 10,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,562.52x = 286,428,833.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,428,833.20/19,562.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,641.71

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