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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,072.59, 26,321 and 10,574.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,072.59, 26,321 and 10,574.17 is: 14,592.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,072.59 : 26,321 = 10,574.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,072.59/26,321 = 10,574.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,072.59x = 26,321 × 10,574.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,072.59x = 278,322,728.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,322,728.57/19,072.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,592.81

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