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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,069.64, 26,315.40 and 10,572.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,069.64, 26,315.40 and 10,572.12 is: 14,589.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,069.64 : 26,315.40 = 10,572.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,069.64/26,315.40 = 10,572.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,069.64x = 26,315.40 × 10,572.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,069.64x = 278,209,566.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,209,566.65/19,069.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,589.14

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