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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,588.33, 27,031.93 and 10,635.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,588.33, 27,031.93 and 10,635.71 is: 14,677.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,588.33 : 27,031.93 = 10,635.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,588.33/27,031.93 = 10,635.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,588.33x = 27,031.93 × 10,635.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,588.33x = 287,503,606.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,503,606.47/19,588.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,677.29

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