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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,263.83, 26,571.78 and 12,466.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,263.83, 26,571.78 and 12,466.71 is: 17,196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,263.83 : 26,571.78 = 12,466.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,263.83/26,571.78 = 12,466.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,263.83x = 26,571.78 × 12,466.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,263.83x = 331,262,675.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,262,675.44/19,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,196.10

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