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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,027.98, 26,267.76 and 12,665.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,027.98, 26,267.76 and 12,665.16 is: 17,484.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,027.98 : 26,267.76 = 12,665.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,027.98/26,267.76 = 12,665.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,027.98x = 26,267.76 × 12,665.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,027.98x = 332,685,383.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,685,383.24/19,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,484.01

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