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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,071.59, 26,319.62 and 10,573.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,071.59, 26,319.62 and 10,573.17 is: 14,591.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,071.59 : 26,319.62 = 10,573.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,071.59/26,319.62 = 10,573.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,071.59x = 26,319.62 × 10,573.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,071.59x = 278,281,632.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,281,632.13/19,071.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,591.43

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