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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,524.52, 26,943.82 and 10,572

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,524.52, 26,943.82 and 10,572 is: 14,589.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,524.52 : 26,943.82 = 10,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,524.52/26,943.82 = 10,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,524.52x = 26,943.82 × 10,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,524.52x = 284,850,065.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,850,065.04/19,524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,589.35

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