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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,258.44, 26,580.12 and 12,460.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,258.44, 26,580.12 and 12,460.82 is: 17,198.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,258.44 : 26,580.12 = 12,460.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,258.44/26,580.12 = 12,460.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,258.44x = 26,580.12 × 12,460.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,258.44x = 331,210,090.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,210,090.90/19,258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,198.18

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