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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,272.22, 26,600.11 and 12,546.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,272.22, 26,600.11 and 12,546.14 is: 17,316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272.22 : 26,600.11 = 12,546.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272.22/26,600.11 = 12,546.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272.22x = 26,600.11 × 12,546.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272.22x = 333,728,539.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,728,539.71/19,272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,316.56

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