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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.20, 26,601.51 and 12,547.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.20, 26,601.51 and 12,547.17 is: 17,318.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.20 : 26,601.51 = 12,547.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.20/26,601.51 = 12,547.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.20x = 26,601.51 × 12,547.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.20x = 333,773,668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,773,668.23/19,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,318.02

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