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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,260.66, 26,569.86 and 12,557.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,260.66, 26,569.86 and 12,557.52 is: 17,322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,260.66 : 26,569.86 = 12,557.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,260.66/26,569.86 = 12,557.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,260.66x = 26,569.86 × 12,557.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,260.66x = 333,651,548.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,651,548.35/19,260.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,322.96

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