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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,265.05, 26,598.87 and 12,475.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,265.05, 26,598.87 and 12,475.48 is: 17,224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,265.05 : 26,598.87 = 12,475.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,265.05/26,598.87 = 12,475.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,265.05x = 26,598.87 × 12,475.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,265.05x = 331,833,670.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,833,670.71/19,265.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,224.65

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