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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,241.04, 26,545.14 and 12,957.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,241.04, 26,545.14 and 12,957.60 is: 17,876.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,241.04 : 26,545.14 = 12,957.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,241.04/26,545.14 = 12,957.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,241.04x = 26,545.14 × 12,957.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,241.04x = 343,961,306.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,961,306.06/19,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,876.44

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