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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,266.37, 26,566.57 and 12,539.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,266.37, 26,566.57 and 12,539.59 is: 17,290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,266.37 : 26,566.57 = 12,539.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,266.37/26,566.57 = 12,539.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,266.37x = 26,566.57 × 12,539.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,266.37x = 333,133,895.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,133,895.51/19,266.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,290.95

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