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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,023.61, 26,241.11 and 12,563.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,023.61, 26,241.11 and 12,563.29 is: 17,329.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,023.61 : 26,241.11 = 12,563.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,023.61/26,241.11 = 12,563.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,023.61x = 26,241.11 × 12,563.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,023.61x = 329,674,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,674,762.62/19,023.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,329.77

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