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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,202.56, 26,503.90 and 12,476.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,202.56, 26,503.90 and 12,476.48 is: 17,220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,202.56 : 26,503.90 = 12,476.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,202.56/26,503.90 = 12,476.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,202.56x = 26,503.90 × 12,476.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,202.56x = 330,675,378.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,675,378.27/19,202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,220.38

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