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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,072.59, 26,321.72 and 10,577.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,072.59, 26,321.72 and 10,577.37 is: 14,597.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,072.59 : 26,321.72 = 10,577.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,072.59/26,321.72 = 10,577.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,072.59x = 26,321.72 × 10,577.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,072.59x = 278,414,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,414,571.48/19,072.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,597.63

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