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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,524.83, 26,944.39 and 10,572.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,524.83, 26,944.39 and 10,572.41 is: 14,589.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,524.83 : 26,944.39 = 10,572.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,524.83/26,944.39 = 10,572.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,524.83x = 26,944.39 × 10,572.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,524.83x = 284,866,977.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,866,977.13/19,524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,589.99

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