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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,073.59, 26,323.10 and 10,578.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,073.59, 26,323.10 and 10,578.37 is: 14,599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,073.59 : 26,323.10 = 10,578.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,073.59/26,323.10 = 10,578.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,073.59x = 26,323.10 × 10,578.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,073.59x = 278,455,491.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,455,491.35/19,073.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,599.01

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