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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,276.46, 26,605.97 and 12,550.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,276.46, 26,605.97 and 12,550.39 is: 17,322.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,276.46 : 26,605.97 = 12,550.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,276.46/26,605.97 = 12,550.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,276.46x = 26,605.97 × 12,550.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,276.46x = 333,915,299.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,915,299.83/19,276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,322.44

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