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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,276.42, 26,608.80 and 12,563.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,276.42, 26,608.80 and 12,563.68 is: 17,342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,276.42 : 26,608.80 = 12,563.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,276.42/26,608.80 = 12,563.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,276.42x = 26,608.80 × 12,563.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,276.42x = 334,304,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,304,448.38/19,276.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,342.66

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