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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,276.40, 26,605.88 and 12,550.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,276.40, 26,605.88 and 12,550.32 is: 17,322.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,276.40 : 26,605.88 = 12,550.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,276.40/26,605.88 = 12,550.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,276.40x = 26,605.88 × 12,550.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,276.40x = 333,912,307.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,912,307.88/19,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,322.34

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