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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,275.92, 26,608.11 and 12,563.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,275.92, 26,608.11 and 12,563.18 is: 17,341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,275.92 : 26,608.11 = 12,563.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,275.92/26,608.11 = 12,563.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,275.92x = 26,608.11 × 12,563.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,275.92x = 334,282,475.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,282,475.39/19,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,341.97

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