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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,260.53, 26,592.65 and 12,470.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,260.53, 26,592.65 and 12,470.96 is: 17,218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,260.53 : 26,592.65 = 12,470.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,260.53/26,592.65 = 12,470.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,260.53x = 26,592.65 × 12,470.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,260.53x = 331,635,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,635,995.49/19,260.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,218.42

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