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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,265.48, 26,608.30 and 12,966.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,265.48, 26,608.30 and 12,966.92 is: 17,909.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,265.48 : 26,608.30 = 12,966.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,265.48/26,608.30 = 12,966.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,265.48x = 26,608.30 × 12,966.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,265.48x = 345,027,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,027,697.44/19,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,909.12

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