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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,274.71, 26,603.55 and 12,548.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,274.71, 26,603.55 and 12,548.63 is: 17,320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,274.71 : 26,603.55 = 12,548.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,274.71/26,603.55 = 12,548.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,274.71x = 26,603.55 × 12,548.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,274.71x = 333,838,105.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,838,105.64/19,274.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,320.01

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