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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,280.26, 26,598.92 and 12,563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,280.26, 26,598.92 and 12,563.44 is: 17,332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,280.26 : 26,598.92 = 12,563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,280.26/26,598.92 = 12,563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,280.26x = 26,598.92 × 12,563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,280.26x = 334,173,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,173,806.17/19,280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,332.43

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