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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.46, 26,601.82 and 12,547.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.46, 26,601.82 and 12,547.38 is: 17,318.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.46 : 26,601.82 = 12,547.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.46/26,601.82 = 12,547.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.46x = 26,601.82 × 12,547.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.46x = 333,783,011.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,783,011.22/19,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,318.27

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