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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,280.32, 26,585.88 and 12,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,280.32, 26,585.88 and 12,553.60 is: 17,310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,280.32 : 26,585.88 = 12,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,280.32/26,585.88 = 12,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,280.32x = 26,585.88 × 12,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,280.32x = 333,748,503.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,748,503.17/19,280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,310.32

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