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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,274.22, 26,602.86 and 12,548.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,274.22, 26,602.86 and 12,548.12 is: 17,319.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,274.22 : 26,602.86 = 12,548.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,274.22/26,602.86 = 12,548.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,274.22x = 26,602.86 × 12,548.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,274.22x = 333,815,879.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,815,879.62/19,274.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,319.29

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