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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,525.31, 26,944.98 and 10,572.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,525.31, 26,944.98 and 10,572.74 is: 14,590.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,525.31 : 26,944.98 = 10,572.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,525.31/26,944.98 = 10,572.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,525.31x = 26,944.98 × 10,572.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,525.31x = 284,882,267.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,882,267.85/19,525.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,590.41

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