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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.21, 26,601.48 and 12,547.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.21, 26,601.48 and 12,547.13 is: 17,317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.21 : 26,601.48 = 12,547.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.21/26,601.48 = 12,547.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.21x = 26,601.48 × 12,547.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.21x = 333,772,032.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,772,032.01/19,273.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,317.93

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