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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,264.20, 26,580.34 and 12,549.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,264.20, 26,580.34 and 12,549.16 is: 17,315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,264.20 : 26,580.34 = 12,549.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,264.20/26,580.34 = 12,549.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,264.20x = 26,580.34 × 12,549.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,264.20x = 333,560,939.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,560,939.51/19,264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,315.07

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