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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,069.83, 26,315.74 and 10,572.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,069.83, 26,315.74 and 10,572.32 is: 14,589.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,069.83 : 26,315.74 = 10,572.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,069.83/26,315.74 = 10,572.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,069.83x = 26,315.74 × 10,572.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,069.83x = 278,218,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,218,443.85/19,069.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,589.46

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