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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,523.59, 26,942.51 and 10,571.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,523.59, 26,942.51 and 10,571.10 is: 14,588.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,523.59 : 26,942.51 = 10,571.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,523.59/26,942.51 = 10,571.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,523.59x = 26,942.51 × 10,571.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,523.59x = 284,811,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,811,967.46/19,523.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,588.09

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