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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,272.96, 26,601.14 and 12,546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,272.96, 26,601.14 and 12,546.88 is: 17,317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,272.96 : 26,601.14 = 12,546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,272.96/26,601.14 = 12,546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,272.96x = 26,601.14 × 12,546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,272.96x = 333,761,182.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,761,182.21/19,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,317.59

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