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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,068.57, 26,315.28 and 10,570.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,068.57, 26,315.28 and 10,570.59 is: 14,587.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,068.57 : 26,315.28 = 10,570.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,068.57/26,315.28 = 10,570.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,068.57x = 26,315.28 × 10,570.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,068.57x = 278,168,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,168,035.62/19,068.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,587.78

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