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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.91, 26,602.43 and 12,547.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.91, 26,602.43 and 12,547.82 is: 17,318.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.91 : 26,602.43 = 12,547.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.91/26,602.43 = 12,547.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.91x = 26,602.43 × 12,547.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.91x = 333,802,506.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,802,506.97/19,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,318.88

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