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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,275.84, 26,613.36 and 12,482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,275.84, 26,613.36 and 12,482.64 is: 17,234.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,275.84 : 26,613.36 = 12,482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,275.84/26,613.36 = 12,482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,275.84x = 26,613.36 × 12,482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,275.84x = 332,204,992.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,204,992.07/19,275.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,234.27

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