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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,072.73, 26,317.85 and 10,574.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,072.73, 26,317.85 and 10,574.43 is: 14,591.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,072.73 : 26,317.85 = 10,574.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,072.73/26,317.85 = 10,574.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,072.73x = 26,317.85 × 10,574.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,072.73x = 278,296,209.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,296,209.70/19,072.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,591.32

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