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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,069.74, 26,317.53 and 10,572.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,069.74, 26,317.53 and 10,572.21 is: 14,590.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,069.74 : 26,317.53 = 10,572.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,069.74/26,317.53 = 10,572.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,069.74x = 26,317.53 × 10,572.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,069.74x = 278,234,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,234,453.84/19,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,590.36

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