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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,229.60, 26,533.65 and 12,845.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,229.60, 26,533.65 and 12,845.96 is: 17,725.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,229.60 : 26,533.65 = 12,845.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,229.60/26,533.65 = 12,845.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,229.60x = 26,533.65 × 12,845.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,229.60x = 340,850,073.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,850,073.89/19,229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,725.29

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