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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,022.41, 26,260.07 and 12,659.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,022.41, 26,260.07 and 12,659.61 is: 17,476.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,022.41 : 26,260.07 = 12,659.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,022.41/26,260.07 = 12,659.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,022.41x = 26,260.07 × 12,659.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,022.41x = 332,442,244.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,442,244.77/19,022.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,476.35

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