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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,272.41, 26,600.36 and 12,546.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,272.41, 26,600.36 and 12,546.31 is: 17,316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272.41 : 26,600.36 = 12,546.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272.41/26,600.36 = 12,546.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272.41x = 26,600.36 × 12,546.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272.41x = 333,736,333.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,736,333.19/19,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,316.80

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