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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,276.46, 26,605.96 and 12,550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,276.46, 26,605.96 and 12,550.38 is: 17,322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,276.46 : 26,605.96 = 12,550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,276.46/26,605.96 = 12,550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,276.46x = 26,605.96 × 12,550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,276.46x = 333,914,908.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,914,908.26/19,276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,322.42

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