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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,069.86, 26,315.62 and 10,572.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,069.86, 26,315.62 and 10,572.10 is: 14,589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,069.86 : 26,315.62 = 10,572.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,069.86/26,315.62 = 10,572.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,069.86x = 26,315.62 × 10,572.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,069.86x = 278,211,366.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,211,366.20/19,069.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,589.06

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