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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,273.96, 26,602.52 and 12,547.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,273.96, 26,602.52 and 12,547.88 is: 17,318.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,273.96 : 26,602.52 = 12,547.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,273.96/26,602.52 = 12,547.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,273.96x = 26,602.52 × 12,547.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,273.96x = 333,805,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,805,228.66/19,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,318.97

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