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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,068.98, 26,315.45 and 10,571.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,068.98, 26,315.45 and 10,571.27 is: 14,588.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,068.98 : 26,315.45 = 10,571.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,068.98/26,315.45 = 10,571.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,068.98x = 26,315.45 × 10,571.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,068.98x = 278,187,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,187,542.69/19,068.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,588.49

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