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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,274.20, 26,602.89 and 12,548.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,274.20, 26,602.89 and 12,548.17 is: 17,319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,274.20 : 26,602.89 = 12,548.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,274.20/26,602.89 = 12,548.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,274.20x = 26,602.89 × 12,548.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,274.20x = 333,817,586.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,817,586.21/19,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,319.40

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