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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,277.90, 26,607.95 and 12,551.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,277.90, 26,607.95 and 12,551.82 is: 17,324.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,277.90 : 26,607.95 = 12,551.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,277.90/26,607.95 = 12,551.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,277.90x = 26,607.95 × 12,551.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,277.90x = 333,978,198.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,978,198.97/19,277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,324.41

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